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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Camacho (ranked 4815 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Edison (ranked 5930 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Edison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Edison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Edison tries to land a body kick
and Camacho counters with a shoot takedown. Edison fights it but they end up in guard.
Camacho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho rushes Edison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho jumps into guard, dragging Edison to the mat.
Edison wants to stand but Camacho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Camacho working for a triangle but Edison defends it easily.
Camacho wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison wants to stand and escape but instead Camacho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Camacho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camacho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edison. Edison obviously looking to wear him down.
Edison looks winded!
Edison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho lands a head shot.
Edison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Camacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Camacho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho stands and steps away. Edison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camacho lands with a cross.
A low kick from Edison is predictable there
and Camacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camacho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Edison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Camacho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Camacho is pressed up against the cage. Edison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camacho down to the mat. Camacho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho instigates a clinch.
Camacho gets control of Edison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Camacho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camacho is proving hard to escape from.
Camacho punching from the bottom - just letting Edison know he's still in a fight.
Edison wants to stand but Camacho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Camacho throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
Edison tries to stand but Camacho is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Camacho stops Edison from standing up.
Camacho is in close to Edison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camacho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edison on the ground.
Camacho won't allow Edison to get back to his feet.
Camacho stands and steps away. Edison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Edison throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Camacho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edison is looking to stand up but Camacho isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Camacho 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.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edison was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camacho is in Edison's guard.
Edison wants to stand but Camacho is controlling the position.
Camacho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Edison, up you get!
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Edison.
The crowd cheers as Camacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edison doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands a head shot.
Edison is breathing heavily.
Camacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edison.
Edison fails with the takedown
and Camacho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edison is trying to keep an underhook but Camacho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Edison tries to kick Camacho off in order to stand up. Camacho Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Camacho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Camacho asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Camacho stands up.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Camacho is standing up over Edison. Edison looks to escape but Camacho dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Camacho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edison to his feet.
Camacho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edison's half guard.
Camacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Camacho controlling the pace.
Camacho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edison is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Camacho.
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 escapes and gets back to his feet.
Camacho darts in and clinches Edison up against the cage.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edison can do to turn this around?
Camacho jumps into guard, dragging Edison to the mat.
We've been informed that Edison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Edison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edison moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho scores with a takedown into Edison's guard.
Edison wants to get back to his feet but Camacho passes into half guard.
Edison wants to get back to his feet.
Edison kicks Camacho off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Camacho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Camacho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Camacho slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edison tries to kick Camacho off but Camacho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edison slips a straight right by Camacho.
Camacho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edison's guard.
Camacho won't allow Edison to get back to his feet.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camacho prevents Edison from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho stands up and waves to Edison to follow him.
Edison tries for a takedown but Camacho circles away easily
and Camacho moves into the clinch.
Camacho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edison can't fight it off and eventually Camacho manages to take the fight to the floor. Edison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Camacho stands up from Edison's guard - Camacho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edison wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Camacho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Camacho taking a breather here.
Edison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camacho stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas Edison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Edison's shoulder, as Edison tries to avoid the shot.
Edison throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camacho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edison is looking to escape.
Thomas Edison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camacho 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Camacho!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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