PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damatang Camara (ranked 3553 p4p, 436 weight class) and Manolito Bjj (ranked 5444 p4p, 586 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Camara
vs
Bjj

188 cm
18
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damatang Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj with a poor takedown
and Camara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjj thinking.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.

Bjj moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara lands a body punch.
Bjj looks winded!
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camara.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Camara for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bjj has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bjj can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara is pushing Bjj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Camara stalling the fight.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Bjj letting Camara take a breather here.
Camara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Camara leaning against his opponent.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.
Camara lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara connects with a leg kick. Bjj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camara punishes Bjj's body with a nice straight punch.

Camara pushes Bjj up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damatang Camara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Damatang Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Camara.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara has Bjj pressed against the cage.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjj can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Bjj is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjj takes a shot to the head.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjj letting Camara take a breather here.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Camara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara just leaning against Bjj, taking a breather.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Camara.
A shot in the inside from Camara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjj up against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damatang Camara dominated that second round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Camara scores with a jab.

Bjj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bjj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manolito Bjj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjj.
Bjj fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Camara tries a body shot but Bjj blocks it.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjj up against the cage.
Camara seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.

Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Camara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara taking a breather.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Damatang Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manolito Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damatang Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damatang Camara!
During a confident post fight interview, Damatang Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.