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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Camatta keeps the fight on the outside.
Camatta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hugs swivels and escapes.
Hugs lands a glancing blow to the side of Camatta's head.
Camatta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugs.
Hugs takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hugs as he avoids it easily.
Hugs misses with a wild body shot.
Hugs doesn't manage to clinch there - Camatta circles away.
#TD#
Camatta gets the takedown into side control.
Hugs gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hugs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hugs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camatta's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Even with his hooks in, Hugs manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T1#
Camatta rolls, trying to escape but Hugs keeps control of the position.
Camatta is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta trying to control but not successfully.
Hugs is punishing Camatta with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hugs scores with punches from the back.
Hugs scores with punches to the body.
Camatta is covering up but some of the strikes from Hugs are getting through and doing damage.
Camatta turns into Hugs and is now in his guard.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camatta won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Camatta stays in close to Hugs's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Hugs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hugs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camatta controls the pace.
Hugs is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta postures up.
Hugs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Hugs is keen to just control but Camatta is a slippery customer.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Hugs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hugs content to stall in guard here.
Hugs being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camatta continues to stall.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Camatta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta has Hugs pulled in close to control his posture.
Hugs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hugs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Camatta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Camatta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hugs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs is looking to land body kicks.
Camatta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camatta attempts a counter takedown but Hugs avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hugs enables Camatta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hugs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hugs doesn't manage to clinch there - Camatta circles away.
Hugs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camatta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hugs rushes Camatta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hugs jumps guard and drags Camatta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hugs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camatta stays in close to Hugs's body and controls the position.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hugs is looking to improve his position.
Hugs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Camatta manages to pass to mount!
Hugs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hugs tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta is thwarting Hugs's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Hugs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Hugs is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta passes to side control.
Hugs struggling a bit here.
Hugs is trying to escape the position but Camatta is controlling the position.
Hugs is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camatta controls the position.
Hugs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hugs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camatta avoids the attempt from Hugs to control.
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
Hugs can't escape the position.
Hugs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camatta wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugs regains half 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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hugs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hugs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hugs wants it to stay on the feet.
Camatta blocks a head kick by Hugs.
Hugs throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hugs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Hugs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Camatta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hugs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lodzov Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hugs is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Camatta has got one arm under Hugs's chin. This could be trouble... Hugs trying to control the other hand but Camatta gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hugs has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Lodzov Hugs had this to say: 'this was bullshit'.
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Event:
AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camatta on the side of the head.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Camatta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but River defends well and Camatta ends up having to push River into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Camatta looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for River!
Camatta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Camatta goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River. #T2#
River looking to pass the guard.
River wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Camatta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Camatta's torso.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River lunges at Camatta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camatta's hand.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
River misses with a body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River thuds his right hand into Camatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Camatta tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camatta somewhat.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Camatta pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from River.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
River swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
River is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Camatta dives into side control.
#REVR#
River is looking for a sweep.#T3#
River is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Camatta swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Camatta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Camatta working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Camatta is trying to keep River in close.
Joe River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
River throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
River manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
River digs a right hand into Camatta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camatta's gas tank.
River misses with a body punch.
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Camatta blocks a body shot from River. #TD2#
Camatta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but River regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River dips to his left and cracks Camatta with an uppercut!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Camatta gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
Camatta trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Camatta passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camatta trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
River tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
#TD2#
Camatta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Camatta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
River has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camatta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River scores with a jab to the body.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging River to the ground. Camatta is now in River's guard.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!
Joe River took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Camatta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benitez defends it nicely.
Benitez tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
#TD#
Camatta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benitez wants to stand up but Camatta is controlling him.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta controlling from the top position. #T1##ES2#
Benitez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up with Benitez, looking for a takedown. Camatta pushes Benitez against the cage but Benitez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Camatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benitez is trying to defend but Camatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Camatta controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Camatta is working for a kimura but Benitez is defending it quite comfortably.
Camatta controlling the action here.#SUB#
Camatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Camatta controlling the action here.
Camatta prevents Benitez from standing back up.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Benitez moves into range and clinches up with Camatta.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benitez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benitez is looking to control Camatta's arms but Camatta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benitez has his back to the cage. #T4#
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Camatta has hold of one of Benitez's legs. Benitez is fighting the takedown attempt but Camatta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Benitez wants to stand up but Camatta is controlling him.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Benitez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitez wants to stand and escape but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta trying to control but Benitez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agustin Benitez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Camatta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Camatta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benitez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camatta somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Benitez as Camatta shoots in.
Benitez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benitez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch but Camatta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Benitez gets caught flat footed, as Camatta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Benitez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Benitez has Camatta up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benitez.
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!
Benitez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Camatta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benitez leaning against his opponent.
Benitez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Camatta.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
Camatta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benitez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benitez tries to stall but Camatta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benitez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Benitez pushes Camatta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camatta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camatta has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camatta is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Camatta is working for takedown but Benitez is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Benitez.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Benitez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Camatta up against the cage.
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Benitez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camatta is keeping busy.
Camatta goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camatta swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Benitez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Benitez.
#T3#
Camatta can't get the takedown.
Camatta has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Camatta being controlled against the cage.
Benitez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camatta.
Benitez throws an elbow but it misses.
Benitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Benitez effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Benitez is trying to maintain a safe position but Camatta gets an underhook and turns Benitez into the cage.
Benitez is pressed up against the cage. Camatta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benitez down to the mat. Benitez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camatta darts in looking for a takedown but Benitez gets double underhooks and turns Camatta into the cage. #CL2#
Benitez clinches up with Camatta and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Benitez.
Camatta wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camatta.
Camatta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Camatta tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Benitez is struggling to control the position.
Agustin Benitez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benitez avoiding damage.
Benitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Benitez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Benitez closes the distance and pushes Camatta back into the cage.
Camatta is looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Benitez.
Benitez slows down the pace here.
Camatta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benitez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez trying to stall but Camatta improves his position.
#TD#
Camatta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Camatta is keen to just control but Benitez is a slippery customer.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Benitez pushes Camatta off looking to stand but Camatta dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta wants to advance to full mount but Benitez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Camatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Benitez is retaining full guard.
Camatta stops Benitez from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benitez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benitez is trying to get back to his feet.
Camatta taking a breather here.
Benitez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Camatta has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Camatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benitez trying to remain calm as Camatta controls from the top position.
Camatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benitez!
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
Benitez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
Benitez is trying to stand up.
Agustin Benitez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benitez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Camatta controlling his opponent.
Benitez tries to buck Camatta off but Camatta takes his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benitez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Benitez!
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Event:
Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rram pushes Camatta away with a front kick.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Camatta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camatta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rram tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position. #SUB#
Camatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram bucks up and tries to throw Camatta off but instead Camatta has got his back!#T1#
Camatta controlling from the back.
Rram trying to control the position but Camatta manages to sink in the hooks.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
Rram looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rram has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rram tries to break free.
Camatta is not going to allow Rram to sit and survive in this position.
What can Rram do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3##SUB#
Camatta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rram trying to control the hands but Camatta won't let him.
Rram staying busy and making it hard for Camatta to control.
Rram is trying to get back to his feet but Camatta has full control of the position and if anything, Rram has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rram is trying to break free.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camatta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rram's body.
Rram is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rram trying to control the hands but Camatta won't let him.
Rram tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Rram as Camatta shoots in.
Camatta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram connects with a nice looking jab.
Camatta has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!#TD#
Rram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rram controlling Camatta's posture.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Rram pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camatta prevents Rram from improving his position.#ES2#
Rram kicks off Camatta and gets to his feet.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Rram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rram cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a leg kick #TD#
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown. Rram fights it but they end up in guard.
Rram is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Camatta won't allow Rram to sweep him here.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rram is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is pushing down on Rram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rram is fighting to maintain full guard but Camatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camatta stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Camatta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camatta shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Camatta with a poor takedown
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rram.
Rram tries to land a leg kick but Camatta saw it coming and moves away.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram connects with a body shot that sends Camatta's belly button to the back.#TD#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Camatta is on him like a limpet, forcing Rram back against the cage.
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!
Rram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camatta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta shoots in but Rram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camatta shoots in for a double leg but Rram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camatta darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Camatta into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Despite the aggression on Rram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Rram leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Camatta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camatta dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Camatta tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a right hand that Camatta ducks under and follows up with a left that Camatta also avoids with ease.
Rram tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from Camatta. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Camatta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Rram looks to land a combination. Camatta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Camatta drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Camatta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Rram sneaks out the side door and pushes Camatta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camatta eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rram napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camatta trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Camatta controls the position from side control.#T4#
Rram tries to improve position but can't.
Rram wants to control but Camatta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rram keeps working.
Rram gets back to half guard.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rram moves into full guard.
Rram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rram has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16453 p4p, 561 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 1519 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pancake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Camatta
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Camatta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pancake prevents Camatta from improving position.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camatta's best efforts.
Camatta wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Camatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (7) Camatta
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camatta mounts Pancake! Really nice guard pass there!
Pancake tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta fails to move to back control.
Pancake reaches up to try and control the position but Camatta seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pancake rolls and tries to escape and now Camatta has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (10) Camatta
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Camatta gets his way!
Pancake tries to roll but Camatta sticks to his back.
Pancake turns into Camatta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake pushing down on Camatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pancake passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to control but Camatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camatta tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Camatta is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Camatta turns into him and now he's in Pancake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (12) Camatta
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (12) Camatta
Pancake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camatta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pancake has Camatta in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (14) Camatta
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camatta forces his way into half guard.
Pancake is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Pancake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camatta wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Pancake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (17) Camatta
Camatta trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta avoids the attempt from Pancake to control.
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camatta wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camatta looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
Pancake tries to hold on but Camatta pushes him away.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has hold of Pancake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pancake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Camatta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pancake is holding on tight.
Pancake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta stalling.
Camatta prevents Pancake from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camatta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camatta pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 17 to 7.
Antonio Camatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 20574 p4p, 528 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 1329 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camatta swivels and escapes.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to hold Camatta in close to prevent damage but Camatta has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn gets full guard.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta prevents Penn from improving his position.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Camatta
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta manages to capitalize on a mistake by Penn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Camatta
Penn wants to escape the position.
Camatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
Camatta keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
Camatta is looking to control Penn but Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Penn is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Penn won't enjoy being in this position. Camatta looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Penn is tapping - it's over boys! Camatta picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Batoru FC 10
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Camatta feinted with a counter takedown.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odinson sprawls and moves away.
Odinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camatta defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Odinson throws a good cross that connects.
Odinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Camatta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Odinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Camatta is taking a breather. Odinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camatta is pressing down on Odinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odinson is holding on for now.
Camatta is taking a breather. Odinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Odinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Odinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camatta prevents Odinson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camatta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camatta'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Camatta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura but Odinson is defending well.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Odinson is defending well.
Camatta controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camatta tries to pass to full mount but Odinson defends it. #SUB#
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camatta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Odinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camatta or perhaps it was just good defense by Odinson, which made it look bad.
Odinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odinson lands with a cross.
Camatta walks into a left hand.
Odinson looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camatta.#TD#
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camatta pushing down on Odinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Camatta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Camatta stops Odinson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Camatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Odinson is looking to get back to is feet but Camatta passes into side control.
Odinson is looking for a sweep.
Camatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camatta is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camatta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Camatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet but Camatta drags him back down.#T3#
Odinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Camatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Odinson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Odinson pushes Camatta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Camatta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Camatta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Odinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Camatta's guard! Nice work there by Odinson!
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Odinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Odinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Odinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odinson sprawls well. Odinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Camatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Odinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Camatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Odinson is just riding it out for now. Camatta eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Odinson is trying to stand.
Odinson is trying to control but can't.
Odinson pushes Camatta off looking to stand but Camatta dives back in and keeps control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Camatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Odinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta looks for a takedown but Odinson sprawls well.
Odinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Odinson takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Odinson.
Camatta blocks a leg kick.
Odinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta tries to counter with a takedown but Odinson is quick to defend against it.
Odinson looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta tries for a takedown but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Odinson to the ground. Camatta is now in Odinson's guard.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Odinson is wriggling around but Camatta manages to pass to half guard.
Odinson is looking to escape.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta controlling the action here.
Odinson tries to kick Camatta off but Camatta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Odinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Odinson tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odinson lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odinson as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Camatta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Odinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Odinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Odinson loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta tries to counter with a takedown but Odinson is quick to defend against it.
Camatta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camatta or perhaps it was just good defense by Odinson, which made it look bad.
Odinson cracks Camatta with an open hand slap.
Thor Odinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt - Odinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camatta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Camatta looking to score a takedown here. Odinson is defending well but Camatta drives through and ends up in Odinson's guard.
Odinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Camatta is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camatta controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camatta 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 2070 p4p, 241 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 899 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Pablos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta shoots in and bounces Pablos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pablos (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos has an active guard here but Camatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pablos gets back to full guard.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Pablos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pablos looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
Camatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camatta has managed to get both his arms back between Pablos's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pablos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Camatta frees his head nicely. Oh but Pablos has switched to an armbar! Camatta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
A relieved looking Pablo Pablos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1082 p4p, 132 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 768 p4p, 99 weight class). Pavlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Camatta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Camatta prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Camatta
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta 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.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camatta for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Camatta pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta 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.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Camatta.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camatta seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta looking to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pushes down on Camatta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camatta tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Camatta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Camatta wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Camatta defending well.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Camatta
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Camatta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camatta wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pavlov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pavlov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Camatta is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 674 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4821 p4p, 466 weight class). Police Officer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer instigates a clinch.
Officer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camatta is defending well.
Officer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Camatta is trying to drag Officer to the mat but Officer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Officer is looking for a takedown.
Antonio Camatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camatta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Camatta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camatta (4) vs (0) Officer
Camatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Officer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (6) vs (0) Officer
Camatta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Camatta trying to control but Officer is having none of it.
Camatta controlling from mount.
Camatta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Officer is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer is squirming around, avoiding Camatta's attempts to control the action.
Officer is trying desperately to improve position.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camatta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camatta'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.
Camatta wants to control but instead Officer manages to regain half guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta wants to take a breather but Officer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Camatta.
Camatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Officer for as long as he can get away with.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Officer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Officer is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camatta is looking to advance position but Officer won't allow it.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is keen to just control but Officer is a slippery customer.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Camatta is stalling here. Officer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camatta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Officer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (6) vs (4) Officer
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking for a sweep.
Camatta is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta is trying to work for a sweep but Officer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (6) vs (6) Officer
Camatta gets back to half guard.
Camatta wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer controlling the pace.
Camatta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camatta wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camatta wants to sweep but Officer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (6) vs (9) Officer
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
Officer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Camatta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to control but Officer postures up.
Camatta is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
Camatta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (6) vs (11) Officer
Camatta tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camatta (6) vs (14) Officer
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeps control of the position as Camatta tries to break free.
Camatta trying to control the position but Officer manages to sink in the hooks.
Officer is hanging on to Camatta's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 14 to 6.
Police Officer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 652 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deeds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Deeds pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Deeds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Deeds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camatta forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds trying to control here.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deeds tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camatta.
Deeds is concentrating on defense, preventing Camatta from advancing position.
Camatta trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deeds has his foot on Camatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camatta defends well.
Deeds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deeds is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Camatta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta being controlled here momentarily.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta postures up.
Deeds 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.
Camatta trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camatta is now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deeds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Deeds trying to hold on to Camatta's head to control him but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Camatta
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta working away.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camatta working away.
Deeds looks to move to half guard but instead Camatta has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (0) vs (7) Camatta
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deeds is looking to escape.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Camatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta wants to take Deeds's back here but Deeds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camatta prevents Deeds from getting the reversal.
Camatta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is trying to escape the mount.
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds manages to get to full guard.
Deeds has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 7 to 0.
Antonio Camatta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lowe Joazan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 655 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joazan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Sound of Silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lowe Joazan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into Joazan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joazan (0) vs (2) Camatta
Joazan working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Joazan is working hard here to advance position.
Joazan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joazan is looking for a triangle here but Camatta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joazan (0) vs (5) Camatta
Camatta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joazan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joazan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joazan (4) vs (5) Camatta
Joazan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Camatta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Camatta showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is having to fend off submission attempts from Joazan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Joazan doesn't have the hooks in though and Camatta manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joazan (4) vs (7) Camatta
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joazan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joazan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camatta passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joazan (4) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta gets to mount! Joazan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Joazan (4) vs (12) Camatta
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joazan is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joazan tries to improve his position but instead Camatta has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Joazan (4) vs (15) Camatta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joazan doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joazan tries to break free.
Camatta tightening his grip on Joazan, looking for the choke.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Joazan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joazan breaks Camatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joazan (6) vs (15) Camatta
Joazan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joazan wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joazan stacks Camatta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joazan! Score +3 for passing guard: Joazan (9) vs (15) Camatta
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joazan trying to control the position but Camatta is working away.
Joazan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joazan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camatta tries to improve position but can't.
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joazan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joazan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joazan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta is positioning himself well to prevent Joazan advancing to mount.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta is not content to let Joazan control the position.
Camatta actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joazan pulls his head out easily.
Joazan wants to advance to full mount but Camatta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Joazan from controlling successfully.
Camatta pulls Joazan in close to his closed guard and prevents Joazan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joazan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joazan tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Joazan trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joazan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joazan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joazan looking to sit in guard and control but Camatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joazan (9) vs (17) Camatta
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joazan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joazan (11) vs (17) Camatta
Camatta is trying to keep Joazan in close.
Camatta has Joazan pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Joazan from controlling successfully.
Joazan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joazan has gone for a leg lock! Camatta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joazan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joazan (11) vs (19) Camatta
Joazan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camatta controls the pace.
It looks like Camatta might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joazan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joazan wants to sweep here but Camatta controlling him for the moment.
Camatta forces his way into half guard.
Joazan wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Camatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joazan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camatta.
Camatta trying to control the action but Joazan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 19 to 11.
Antonio Camatta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Lowe Joazan spoke after the fight, saying 'Try better next time'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 546 p4p, 72 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 5503 p4p, 543 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camatta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Burton
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton wants to control the position but Camatta says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Camatta is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
Camatta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camatta won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta postures up.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Burton
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (2) vs (5) Burton
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (2) vs (7) Burton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Camatta is surviving well by controlling Burton's body position as best he can.
Burton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton is trying to control here but Camatta has managed to regain half guard.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to pass the guard but Camatta defending well.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burton wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Burton is keen to just control but Camatta is a slippery customer.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
Camatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camatta.
Camatta is trying to keep Burton in close.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (7) Burton
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (9) Burton
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Burton prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Burton trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his hands on Burton's head, controlling the position.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta wants to control but Burton passes easily into half guard.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
Burton is stalling here. Camatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (9) Burton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Burton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (13) Burton
Camatta can't escape the position.
Burton avoiding Camatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Burton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camatta wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for the RNC.
Camatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burton wants to control the action but instead Camatta gets a body lock and reverses into Burton's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (13) Burton
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton wins on points by 13 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Burton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 2421 p4p, 274 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 489 p4p, 60 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Morrison leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camatta sprawls well. Camatta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Camatta tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camatta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Camatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camatta stuffs the takedown.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Camatta sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense.
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Camatta passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Morrison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Camatta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Camatta
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Camatta controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Morrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Camatta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison won't allow Camatta to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camatta escapes and throws Morrison's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (8) Camatta
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta tries to move to mount but Morrison blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison tries to buck Camatta off but Camatta is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controls the position from side control.
Morrison tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morrison's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrison prevents Camatta from moving into mount.
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison, who protects the arm well.
Camatta trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camatta is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (0) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (10) Camatta
Morrison won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Camatta is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Camatta controlling the position.
Morrison postures up.
Camatta pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to hold Morrison in close to prevent damage but Morrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
Camatta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Camatta is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (10) Camatta
Camatta can't escape the position.
Camatta is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Camatta wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta tries to reverse the position but Morrison maintains control.
Camatta wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison wants to control the pace but Camatta is squirming around nicely.
Morrison moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (8) vs (10) Camatta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (8) vs (12) Camatta
Camatta won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta wins on points by 12 to 8.
A less than humble Antonio Camatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 482 p4p, 59 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 17321 p4p, 731 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (2) Harland
Camatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camatta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (7) vs (2) Harland
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harland's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harland, who protects the arm well.
Camatta trying to control the action but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harland is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
Harland wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta stalling.
Camatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (10) vs (2) Harland
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland wants to control but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harland is looking to escape.
Harland is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeps trying to improve his position.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harland tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta fails to advance to Harland's back.
Camatta can't control as he wanted to and Harland manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Harland is controlling Camatta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Harland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to stall in guard here.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camatta'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.
Camatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harland dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (4) Harland
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
Harland being controlled here momentarily.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Harland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Camatta is defending well.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camatta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Harland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away.
Camatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camatta controlling Harland's posture.
Harland is looking to pass into half guard but Camatta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camatta is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (12) vs (4) Harland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Zander Harland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 459 p4p, 58 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2646 p4p, 284 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Camatta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Claudiano defends it nicely.
Claudiano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Camatta with that takedown attempt.
Camatta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
Camatta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Claudiano's thigh. Claudiano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claudiano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano has control of Camatta's left arm, preventing Camatta from doing any damage.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Claudiano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camatta controlling from the top position.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camatta is taking a breather. Claudiano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Claudiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camatta in particular looking to stall.
Camatta tries to pass to full mount but Claudiano defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camatta trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claudiano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camatta looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Claudiano
Camatta being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Camatta working a defensive guard but Claudiano manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (2) vs (5) Claudiano
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Claudiano controlling the position.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Camatta trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Camatta is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Claudiano taking a breather here.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 5 to 2. Waldo Claudiano retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 458 p4p, 58 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 2292 p4p, 249 weight class). Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
Camatta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Camatta ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (0) vs (2) Morrison
Camatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (4) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison rolls, trying to escape but Camatta keeps control of the position.
Camatta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Morrison right now.
Morrison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camatta's guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Camatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camatta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.
Camatta trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison passes Camatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Camatta is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (4) vs (7) Morrison
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has given up his back. Will we see Morrison going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Camatta (4) vs (10) Morrison
Camatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison's guard. Nice work there by Camatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (6) vs (10) Morrison
Morrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camatta is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camatta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camatta prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta trying to control the pace.
Camatta trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Camatta pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Morrison working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (6) vs (12) Morrison
Camatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (8) vs (12) Morrison
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison actively working from the bottom here.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison defends the submission attempt.
Camatta prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Camatta controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (8) vs (14) Morrison
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Camatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (14) Morrison
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camatta controls the pace.
Camatta passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison gets full guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to stall in guard here.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Camatta postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 14 to 10.
David Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 3830 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 424 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Camatta has a takedown stuffed.
Camatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown tightens his grip and picks Camatta up, before dumping him to the ground. Camatta manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Camatta
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Camatta
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Camatta
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown breaks Camatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Camatta
Camatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Camatta
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Camatta is defending well.
Camatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Camatta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Camatta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (10) vs (8) Camatta
Camatta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (10) vs (10) Camatta
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Camatta.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Camatta's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Camatta looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
Camatta wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Camatta fails to advance to Brown's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (13) Camatta
Good control from Camatta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Camatta looking for the RNC.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Camatta tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camatta is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Camatta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camatta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (13) Camatta
Camatta is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown pushing down on Camatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camatta wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to stall here but Camatta recovers full guard.
Brown trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Camatta's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (13) Camatta
Brown trying to control the action but Camatta is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Camatta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Camatta tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Camatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is keen to just control but Camatta is a slippery customer.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Camatta manages to get to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Camatta is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (13) Camatta
Brown tries for a kimura but Camatta is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is not content to let Brown control the position.
Camatta is looking for a sweep.
Camatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (18) vs (17) Camatta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta controlling from the back.
Camatta tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
An out of breath Daniel Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2351 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser gets a clinch.
Schmeiser can't get the takedown.
Camatta gets underhooks to prevent Schmeiser's takedown attempt.
Schmeiser wants to take the fight to the mat but Camatta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Antonio Camatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Schmeiser.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camatta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmeiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camatta has Schmeiser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schmeiser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schmeiser has picked Camatta up - he's going for a ride! Schmeiser dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (0) vs (2) Schmeiser
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmeiser wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position.
Camatta manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmeiser defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser stands and throws Camatta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (0) vs (5) Schmeiser
Camatta is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to escape the position but Schmeiser is controlling the position.
Camatta sneaks back into half guard.
Schmeiser trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Schmeiser has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Camatta wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camatta is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DJs Locker, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Camatta actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmeiser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camatta is looking to control Schmeiser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camatta avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camatta tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (0) vs (8) Schmeiser
Schmeiser moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Camatta (0) vs (11) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is riding his opponent, not letting Camatta buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camatta trying to control the hands but Schmeiser breaks the grip.
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Camatta pushed the leg off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Schmeiser working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Camatta is doing well to defend. Schmeiser seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Camatta is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
Percy Schmeiser gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 346 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 2210 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Camatta, which made it look bad.
Morrison scores with a takedown into Camatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Camatta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Camatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Camatta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
Camatta is positioning himself well to prevent Morrison advancing to mount.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camatta tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison is looking to stall here but Camatta recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Camatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Camatta wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
Camatta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison looking to control.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Camatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Camatta eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Camatta controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (4) Morrison
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison passes Camatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Jacks Fight Club inform me that Morrison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Camatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Camatta, not yet.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison defends well.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Camatta trying to control the position here.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morrison has his hands clasped together but Camatta extends and breaks Morrison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Camatta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Camatta!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Camatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKane.
McKane jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
And Camatta tries to counter it with a takedown but McKane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
McKane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKane misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Camatta to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Camatta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKane misses with a few strikes there.
Camatta feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKane. McKane obviously looking to wear him down.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camatta moves away from the strike by McKane.
Camatta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta avoids the body shot from McKane.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Camatta throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Camatta misses with a body shot.
McKane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camatta takes one on the button.
McKane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McKane to the ground. Camatta is now in McKane's guard.
McKane controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
McKane trying to control the position here.
Camatta stands up over McKane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camatta content to stall in guard here.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
McKane keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Camatta trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Camatta postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from McKane as Camatta shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta tries for a takedown but McKane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane lands a jab to Camatta's midsection.
Camatta swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
McKane fakes the leg kick and cracks Camatta in the body. #T4#
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
McKane scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta throws a push kick but McKane slaps the foot to one side.
McKane thumps Camatta with a low kick.
McKane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by McKane.
McKane cracks Camatta with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane lands a glancing blow to the side of Camatta's head.
McKane avoids the body shot from Camatta.
McKane misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that 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!
#R2#
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Camatta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane stalks Camatta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camatta's face. Camatta staggers backwards, shaken.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Camatta throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane checks a leg kick.
McKane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camatta scrambles back to his feet.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range. #TD#
McKane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Camatta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Camatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta is trying to keep McKane in close.
#SUB2#
Camatta is looking for a triangle but McKane pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Camatta working a defensive guard but McKane manages to pass into side control anyway.
McKane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Camatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Camatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
McKane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Camatta is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Camatta wants to control but McKane postures up.
McKane trying to control the position but Camatta is working away. #SUB#
McKane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McKane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camatta manages to get back to half guard.
Camatta is looking to control McKane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camatta avoid being mounted?#T3#
Camatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camatta is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between Camatta's legs - danger averted.
McKane wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
McKane sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between Camatta's legs - danger averted.
McKane stands and throws Camatta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camatta is trying to escape the position but McKane is controlling the position.
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKane 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane wins by unanimous decision!
Ozzy McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Al Ahwei checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camatta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Camatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Ahwei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta ducks right into an uppercut from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a nice shot that snaps Camatta's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Camatta misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Camatta takes a step back to recover.
Camatta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camatta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Ahwei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Ahwei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Al Ahwei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camatta escapes and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep.
Camatta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Camatta landing a few strikes. #T2#
Al Ahwei tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position.
Al Ahwei regains half guard there - taking advantage of Camatta's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Camatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Camatta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Ahwei tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Ahwei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Ahwei 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.
Camatta stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Al Ahwei.
Camatta lands a couple of elbows.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for subs off his back but Camatta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camatta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Camatta drops an elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Still in half guard, Camatta seems content to control.
Camatta prevents Al Ahwei from improving his position.
Al Ahwei wants to get back to his feet.
Camatta 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.
Al Ahwei has his hands clasped together around Camatta's back. He's all about the action.
Camatta wants to pass to mount but Al Ahwei is defending the position.
Al Ahwei is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Ahwei avoid being mounted?
Camatta is nestled in close to Al Ahwei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but Al Ahwei defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei needs to keep his hands up - Camatta had a free shot at his head there.
Camatta feints and then cracks Al Ahwei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Ahwei down.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Ahwei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Al Ahwei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Camatta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Ahwei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camatta is in Al Ahwei's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camatta 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.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camatta working some strikes from top position.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camatta stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta is working Al Ahwei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camatta stays in close to Al Ahwei's body and controls the position.
Camatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Camatta trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle here but Camatta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camatta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta cracks Al Ahwei with a big elbow.
Camatta scoring with punches from side control.
Al Ahwei is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ahwei tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Ahwei keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camatta 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Farouk Al Ahwei had this to say: 'Sorry boss. We tried. Good luck to the finalists.'.
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Event:
EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Highlander counters with an inside leg kick.
Camatta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting The Highlander counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and The Highlander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by The Highlander.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a few strikes there.
The Highlander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Highlander.
Camatta scores with the left hand. The Highlander knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Good work by The Highlander as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Highlander. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by The Highlander.
Nice uppercut lands for The Highlander. That snapped Camatta's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Camatta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
The Highlander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but The Highlander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta misses with a hook. The Highlander ducked under it nicely.
The Highlander moves away from the strike by Camatta.
The Highlander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
The Highlander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Highlander.
Camatta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Highlander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Highlander cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Highlander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camatta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
The Highlander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camattas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Highlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The Highlander throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Highlander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta lunges at The Highlander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Highlander's hand.
A big left from The Highlander misses.
Camatta avoids the body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
The Highlander thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Camatta throws a one two combo.
The Highlander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.#TD2#
Camatta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Camatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camatta works over The Highlander with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
The Highlander is rocked!
Camatta loads up on a big left hand. The Highlander felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Camatta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! The Highlander can't hide his disappointment, as Camatta celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Camatta!
After the fight, Antonio Camatta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikitin stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Nikitin blocks nicely.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin seems keen to control Camatta's posture.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.#T1#
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta throws a big right hand that misses.
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikitin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nikitin controlling the action here. #T2#
Nikitin passes to side control.
Camatta tries to improve position but can't.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Nikitin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nikitin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camatta struggling a bit here.#T3#
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nikitin is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Camatta actively working from the bottom here.
Camatta is concentrating on defense, preventing Nikitin from advancing position.
Camatta trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camatta keeping control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Camatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nikitin is in close to Camatta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikitin trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Nikitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nikitin is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta wants to control the position but Nikitin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nikitin is working for a kimura but Camatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Camatta won't allow Nikitin to pass to mount.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Camatta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta lands a leg kick that knocks Nikitin off balance momentarily.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches up against the cage.
Nikitin digs a right hand underneath Camatta's ribcage. Camatta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camatta is trying to break free.
Camatta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camatta.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Camatta has a couple of punches blocked by Nikitin.
#BC#
Camatta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Camatta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta throws a push kick but Nikitin slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Nikitin slips the punch.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Camatta scores with a nice strike.
Camatta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikitin on the side of the head.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin slips under a jab from Camatta.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin thumps Camatta with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Camatta circles away.
#T2#
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nikitin slips a jab from Camatta.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Nikitin scores with a jab.
Nikitin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camatta finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikitin's head.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camatta moves out of range as Nikitin throws a body kick.
Camatta misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nikitin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikitin controlling the action here.
Camatta 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.#T3#
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta controlling the position well.
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position. #SUB#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin is pressing down on Camatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camatta is holding on for now.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Nikitin prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Nikitin wants to free his trapped foot but Camatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Nikitin has control of the leg.
Nikitin stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandr Nikitin.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Alexandr Nikitin wins by majority decision!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Camatta looks to move away, Malvo throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camatta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malvo - the referee stops the clock and Camatta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malvo. Camatta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
#CL#
Malvo has managed to clinch.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Camatta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camatta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to work over Camatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camatta working hard to break the clinch.
Malvo is stalling here.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but Camatta blocks with his arms.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Camatta is trying to pull guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Malvo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Camatta.
Camatta is looking to break free of the clinch but Malvo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camatta has time to react.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Malvo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camatta just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta scores with a shot to the body.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Malvo throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Malvo throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
As Malvo backs off Camatta throws a huge counter combo but Malvo manages to avoid it all.
Camatta looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
Malvo throws a push kick but Camatta slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Camatta checks a low kick from Malvo.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Malvo defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malvo moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camatta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A clash of legs there as Camatta blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camatta.
Malvo throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camatta misses with a double jab
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Camatta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camatta. Camatta obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camatta scores with a jab.
Malvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camatta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Malvo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malvo takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Malvo misses with a straight right.
Camatta lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Camatta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malvo.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
Camatta throws a head kick that Malvo semi-blocks.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Malvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malvo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malvo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malvo lands with an overhand left.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Camatta.
Malvo thumps Camatta with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo throws a series of punches but Camatta avoids them all with ease.
Malvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Camatta checks it.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Malvo. #T1#
Malvo throws a leg kick which misses Camatta's front leg but catches the back leg as Camatta tries to avoid it.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malvo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camatta misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Malvo misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Camatta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malvo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Camatta's knee but Camatta avoids it well.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Camatta misses. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camatta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malvo to the mat! Malvo manages to get full guard.
Camatta lands a couple of digs.
Malvo wants to stand but Camatta is controlling the position.
Malvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camatta prevents Malvo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Malvo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Malvo keeps moving.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malvo looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta misses with a hook.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo scores with a hook to the body. Camatta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Camatta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camatta moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antonio Camatta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malvo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camatta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malvo's head backwards.
Camatta throws a combination that misses
and Malvo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camatta lands with an overhand left.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Antonio Camatta wins by split decision!
Antonio Camatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta scores with a body shot.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta slips under a jab from Allen.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Allen cracks Camatta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camatta slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Allen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camatta.
Camatta misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Allen.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Camatta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camatta throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Camatta pulls Allen into guard.
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Camatta has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Camatta pulls Allen in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Camatta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Allen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Camatta's body to avoid the submission. Camatta has instead reached around Allen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Camatta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenix lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Fenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenix lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Fenix defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fenix trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Fenix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Camatta looking to control.
Fenix is working Camatta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fenix throwing shots but Camatta is blocking nicely.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Fenix prevents Camatta from improving his position.#SUB2#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenix pulls his head out easily.
Camatta trying to control here.
Fenix lands strikes from half guard.
Camatta tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Camatta trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up.
#T3#
Fenix wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Camatta has hold of Fenix's hands but Fenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camatta controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
Fenix won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Fenix is fighting to break Camatta's control of his arms but Camatta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fenix is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Camatta has an active guard here but Fenix has managed to pass into half guard.
Fenix 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. #T4#
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Fenix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard but Fenix has mounted him!
Fenix wants to control the pace but Camatta is squirming around nicely.
Fenix avoids the attempt from Camatta to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Fenix cracks Camatta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta cracks Fenix with an open hand slap.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Fenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Fenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fenix momentarily.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta slips under a jab.
Camatta defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
Fenix misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fenix gets full guard.#T1#
Fenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fenix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camatta has passed into side control.
Fenix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Fenix is working away. #SUB2#
Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Fenix is looking to improve his position.
Fenix trying to control here.
#T2#
Camatta is trying to control. Fenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camatta won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
Fenix has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position.
Fenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenix, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenix looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
#SUB#
Fenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenix is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
Fenix throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a thumping low kick.
Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camatta circles away quickly and effectively.
Camatta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Fenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta misses the jab.
Fenix moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
Camatta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
A big right from Camatta misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Camatta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camatta slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Camatta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawkins tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Camatta.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkins catches Camatta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Hawkins swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
Camatta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.#T2#
Camatta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Camatta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camatta throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkins slips a straight right by Camatta.
Hawkins misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawkins under the eye.
Hawkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camatta missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Camatta misses with an uppercut.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camatta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawkins defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camatta.
Hawkins thuds his right hand into Camatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camatta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawkins.
Camatta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Camatta looks to move away, Hawkins throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.
Good leg kick by Hawkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camatta catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawkins to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Camatta needs to keep his hands up - Hawkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hawkins throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Camatta scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawkins moves forwards but Camatta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Hawkins throws a low kick but Camatta moves out of range easily.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Hawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Hawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Camatta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hawkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Camatta lunges at Hawkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawkins's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
Camatta slips under a jab.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins throws a leg kick which misses Camatta's front leg but catches the back leg as Camatta tries to avoid it.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins is looking to chop away at Camatta's legs.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawkins thows a leg kick but Camatta checks it #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta trying to control from Hawkins's half guard. Hawkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving. #T1#
Camatta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Hawkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Camatta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camatta is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
Hawkins is controlling Camatta's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camatta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camatta is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawkins is trying is best to control the position here.
Hawkins is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Camatta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Camatta wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camatta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawkins can pounce on him.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Camatta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Camatta counters with an outside leg kick.
Camatta blocks a jab.
Camatta walks into a straight right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands the left hand.
Camatta lands with a straight right. Hawkins didn't see that one coming.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins jabs Camatta right on the nose. Camatta blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Camatta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Camatta. Beautiful body shot.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Camatta slips under a jab.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
A nice side step and Camatta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Camatta.
It looked like Hawkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camatta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawkins thuds a left hand into Camatta's body.
Hawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camatta.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Camatta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Camatta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont Hawkins took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe a next time Davy ;)'.
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Event:
EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Camatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Camatta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Camatta throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.#T1#
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Donk. Matoshin catches Camatta right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta lands the left hand.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Camatta misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Camatta connects with a body shot that sends Matoshin's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin lands the left hand.#TD#
Matoshin gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Matoshin manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camatta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Matoshin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Camatta distracts Matoshin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Matoshin.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Camatta stays in close to Matoshin's body and controls the position.
Matoshin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matoshin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head. It's preventing any offense from Camatta, at least for the moment.
Camatta 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.
Matoshin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camatta has his foot on Matoshin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matoshin works his way back into a safe position though.
Matoshin content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Matoshin tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is trying to keep Matoshin in close.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta controlling Matoshin's posture.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Matoshin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Camatta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Camatta throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matoshin looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Camatta.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
A jab from Camatta misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Camatta scores with a nice body kick.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camatta is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camatta at a distance.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camatta.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin cracks Camatta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Camatta shoots in and bounces Matoshin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matoshin holds on and takes a little breather.
Matoshin looking to control.
Matoshin is controlling Camatta's posture.#T2#
Camatta wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Matoshin pulls Camatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Camatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matoshin looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Camatta tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta misses the jab.
Camatta checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Camatta counters with a single leg into guard. Matoshin didn't expect that.
Camatta is fighting to break Matoshin's control of his arms but Matoshin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camatta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Matoshin keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta postures up.
Matoshin has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Matoshin is trying to keep Camatta in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Camatta cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Matoshin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Antonio Camatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camatta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Adelhard blocks the leg kick.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Camatta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard scores with a body shot.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Adelhard's shoulder, as Adelhard tries to avoid the shot.
Adelhard stalks Camatta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camatta's face. Camatta staggers backwards, shaken.
Camatta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Adelhard takes the fight into the clinch.
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Adelhard. #T1#
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adelhard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camatta swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Camatta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Adelhard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adelhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adelhard.
Adelhard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camatta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Camatta. No joy for Adelhard on that attempt.
Camatta takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Camatta tries to work over Adelhard's front leg with a kick but Adelhard checks it. #T2#
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adelhard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adelhard misses with a low kick as Camatta jumps back.
Camatta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adelhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Adelhard.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Good shot there by Adelhard.
Adelhard takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adelhard tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Adelhard.
Adelhard tries to clinch up.
Camatta walks into a straight right hand from Adelhard.
Camatta lands a jab to the head.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Camatta throws a leg kick which misses Adelhard's front leg but catches the back leg as Adelhard tries to avoid it.
Adelhard lands a body shot.
Adelhard scores with a nice right hand.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a right hook to the body.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Adelhard moves his leg out of the way.
Camatta checks a leg kick.
Adelhard takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Camatta. Beautiful body shot.
Adelhard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camatta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camatta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta blocks the body kick.
Camatta blocks a jab.#T4#
Adelhard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camatta blocks the body kick.
Adelhard missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta ducks right into an uppercut from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camatta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adelhard can pounce on him.
#CL#
Adelhard clinches up against the cage.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Camatta.
Adelhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adelhard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
Adelhard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Camatta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T5#
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming.
Adelhard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camatta cracks Adelhard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Adelhard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adelhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camatta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adelhard throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Adelhard throws a head punch that misses.
Adelhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adelhard missing with knees to the body.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Adelhard has hold of one of Camatta's legs. Camatta is fighting the takedown attempt but Adelhard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Camatta looking to control.
#SUB2#
Camatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adelhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adelhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adelhard throwing strikes from guard but Camatta blocks nicely.
Adelhard stopping the sweep attempt from Camatta.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adelhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adelhard has picked Camatta up and slammed him! Camatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Adelhard manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Camatta's face as Adelhard controls the position.
Adelhard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adelhard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Camatta's legs.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Adelhard working away.#T8#
Adelhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Camatta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adelhard trying to control the action but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta wants to control but Adelhard postures up.
Camatta is looking to regain half guard here but Adelhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Adelhard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camatta is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Camatta tries to improve position but can't.
Adelhard working the ground and pound but Camatta is defending the strikes.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Camatta struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Adelhard moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adelhard 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
Bernhard Adelhard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta moves forwards but Hapitchou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camatta is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hapitchou motions for Camatta to come forward. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Camatta defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Camatta does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Camatta finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Camatta checks it.#T1##TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camatta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hapitchou is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hapitchou moves into full guard.
Hapitchou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Camatta might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hapitchou.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camatta blocks a low kick nicely.
Camatta lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hapitchou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camatta misses with a takedown
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta connects with a high kick.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta lands an overhand right.
Camatta scores with a head kick. Hapitchou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Camatta moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Camatta takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Camatta lands with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camatta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hapitchou as he avoids it easily.
Camatta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Camatta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well. #T2#
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Hapitchou's leg but Hapitchou calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
PePe Hapitchou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta misses the body punch
and Hapitchou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Camatta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range. #T3#
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Camatta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hapitchou at a distance.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Hapitchou's knee but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camatta tries to clinch but Hapitchou moves away
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Hapitchou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camatta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou misses with the combination.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Hapitchou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Camatta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a double jab.
Camatta throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
#TD2#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hapitchou to the ground. Camatta is now in Hapitchou's guard.#SUB#
Hapitchou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Hapitchou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hapitchou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Camatta has passed into half guard!
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg. #T1#
Hapitchou is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta is trying to control. Hapitchou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hapitchou trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta slips a nice elbow through Hapitchou's hands, connecting with Hapitchou's forehead.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hapitchou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hapitchou managing to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Hapitchou working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hapitchou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Camatta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Hapitchou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camatta.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hapitchou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Camatta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hapitchou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camatta will feel that in the morning.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Camatta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hapitchou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to PePe Hapitchou.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hapitchou, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
A victorious PePe Hapitchou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Manne moves out of range easily.
Manne takes one to the side of the head.
Manne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camatta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camatta lands the left hand.
Manne blocks a low kick nicely.
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Manne's leg but Manne calmly moves out of range.
Manne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manne throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manne cracks a nice hook into Camatta's ribs.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Manne's knee but Manne avoids it well.
Manne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manne throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Manne avoids it easily.
Manne ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.#T1#
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Manne.
Camatta's coach down at DJs Locker was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camatta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camatta avoids a kick to the body.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camatta connects with a crisp jab.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Manne.
Camatta throws the left hand but Manne avoids the punch easily.
Camatta throws an off balance right hand
and Manne counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Manne does no damage.
Manne throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Camatta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Camatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Camatta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camatta prevents Manne from breaking the clinch.
Manne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Camatta lands a shot to the body.
Manne blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC#
Manne breaks the clinch.
Camatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manne finds it's way round the side to connect with Camatta's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manne throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta is looking to clinch.
Manne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camatta has time to react.
Manne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Manne checks a low kick from Camatta.
A little feinted left hand from Manne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Camatta misses #TD#
and Manne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Manne postures up in Camatta's guard and throws a big left but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta trying to keep a closed guard but Manne is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manne wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Manne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
Manne looking to sit in guard and control but Camatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Camatta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Manne working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Manne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Camatta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Manne working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta postures up and lands a big shot to Manne's brow. #SUB#
Manne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camatta controls the pace.
Camatta trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manne. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Manne tries to sprawl out of it but Camatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manne checks it well.
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Manne.
Manne jabs Camatta right on the nose. Camatta blinks but takes it well.
Manne misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camatta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta misses with a hook.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
Manne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Camatta avoids the body shot from Manne.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camatta lands a lovely overhand right.
Manne sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manne throws a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Camatta moves into the clinch.
Manne lands with a left to the head.
Manne is trying to break free.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Manne lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
Still in the clinch, Manne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Manne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta swings wildly with an uppercut but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Manne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camatta is defending well.
Camatta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manne is trying to break free.
Manne lands a shoulder strike.
Manne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manne blocking some punches.
Manne scores with a shot to the side of Camatta's head.
Manne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camatta has him pressed against the cage.
Manne is trying to break free.
Manne lands with a left to the head.
Manne throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta. #T3#
Manne throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Manne has a couple of punches blocked by Camatta.
Manne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camatta misses with a punch to the body.
Manne can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
Manne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manne is trying to drag Camatta to the mat but Camatta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camatta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC#
Manne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Manne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camatta did well to prevent Manne getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manne is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta is staying active underneath Manne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camatta taking some punishment here, with Manne in his half guard.
Camatta taking some punishment here, with Manne in his half guard.
Camatta wants to control but Manne is keeping busy.
Camatta is staying active underneath Manne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camatta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Camatta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manne.
Manne is stalling here. Camatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camatta slips under a jab from Manne.
A big left from Manne misses.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Manne.
Manne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Manne moved out of range nicely.
Manne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camatta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camatta tests Manne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Manne gets a double leg takedown into Camatta's guard.
Camatta controlling the position.
Manne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camatta's head.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Manne from controlling successfully. #T1#
Manne trying to move into half guard but instead Camatta has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Camatta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Manne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camatta defends well.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Manne working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Manne working for submissions but it's allowed Camatta to get to half guard.
#T2#
Camatta is trying to control. Manne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manne has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Manne is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Manne tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg. #T3#
Camatta is trying to control. Manne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manne is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manne is in trouble now - Camatta has advanced to mount!
Camatta looking to control but Manne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camatta lands with some strikes.
Camatta is landing with some decent strikes but Manne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manne is squirming around, avoiding Camatta's attempts to control the action.
Camatta working Manne over with strikes here.
Camatta manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manne to take his back!
Manne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camatta.
Camatta keeps control of the position as Manne tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Camatta tightening his grip on Manne, looking for the choke.
Manne can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Manne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camatta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manne keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Manne misses its target.
Manne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manne throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Manne's knee but Manne avoids it well.
Manne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manne checks a leg kick nicely.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Manne closes the distance and clinches up with Camatta, looking for a takedown. Manne pushes Camatta against the cage but Camatta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Manne.
Manne loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.#T1#
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manne.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta.
Manne throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manne loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Manne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manne throws a poor cross that misses
and Manne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Camatta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Camatta.
Manne is working Camatta over against the cage.
Manne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camatta lands a nice uppercut.
Camatta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta struggles to land a body shot inside as Manne controls his hands.
Puntti Manne has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Camatta misses with a body punch.
Manne blocks an uppercut.
Manne looking for a takedown.
Camatta stops a takedown attempt from Manne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta swings wildly with an uppercut but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta lands a right hand.
Manne is trying to force a seperation but Camatta has the dominant position.
Manne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Camatta.
Manne swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manne's elbow. #TD#
Manne has hold of one of Camatta's legs. Camatta is fighting the takedown attempt but Manne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Camatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Camatta has Manne pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Manne from controlling successfully.
Manne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camatta has control of Manne's left arm, preventing Manne from doing any damage.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Camatta working for a triangle but Manne defends it easily.
Manne wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Manne looking to sit in guard and control but Camatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Manne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manne 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Manne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Manne looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Manne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Manne there.
A swing and a miss from Manne.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Puntti Manne is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Manne with that takedown attempt.
Camatta connects with a solid leg kick.
Manne checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Manne misses with a lunging right hand
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta.
Manne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camatta throws a chopping leg kick but Manne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Manne throws a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camatta feints and then cracks Manne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manne down.
Jab by Camatta.#CL2#
Camatta gets a clinch. #BC#
Manne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Manne misses the target.
Camatta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manne defends it nicely.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manne.
Camatta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camatta connects with a body shot that sends Manne's belly button to the back.#TD#
Camatta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Camatta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Camatta is trying to control the position but Manne postures up.
Manne wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manne throwing strikes from guard but Camatta blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camatta controls Manne momentarily but Manne frees himself.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Manne from controlling successfully.
Camatta pulls Manne in close to prevent any damage.
Camatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manne's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Manne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Manne keeps moving. #SUB#
Manne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Manne keeps moving.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manne is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta controls Manne momentarily but Manne frees himself.
Manne looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Puntti Manne.
I think Manne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puntti Manne!
In his post fight interview, Puntti Manne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bardanos as he avoids it easily.
Bardanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1-2. Bardanos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bardanos shoots for a double leg takedown but Camatta sprawls well. He's pushed Bardanos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Camatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Bardanos ducks right into an uppercut from Camatta.
Bardanos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camatta's waist but Camatta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bardanos off to one side.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bardanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bardanos shoots in but Camatta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Camatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camatta. That's going to slow Bardanos down.
Camatta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Bardanos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camatta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bardanos, which made it look bad.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
As Bardanos backs away, Camatta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bardanos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camatta.
Bardanos misses with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a three punch combo that has Bardanos backing up. Bardanos nods at Camatta to acknowledge the strikes.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Camatta finds it's target.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Bardanos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bardanos stuns Camatta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Camatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Camatta misses with a wild combination.
Bardanos blocks a head kick by Camatta.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camatta eats them both and turns towards Bardanos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Camatta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bardanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Bardanos misses with a looping right.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Bardanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Bardanos moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Camatta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Bardanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bardanos scores with a shot to the side of Camatta's head.
Bardanos pushes Camatta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bardanos goes for a takedown attempt but Camatta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Camatta cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camatta.
Bardanos tries to buck Camatta off but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Bardanos trying to remain calm as Camatta controls from the top position.
Bardanos is not content to let Camatta control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camatta staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
That's time! Camatta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.
Bardanos cracks Camatta with a good jab.
Camatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camatta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bardanos on the side of the head.
Camatta thuds his right hand into Bardanos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camatta swivels and escapes.
Bardanos lands a jab to Camatta's midsection.
Bardanos throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt - Bardanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bardanos with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Camatta fails to land with a series of punches.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Camatta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bardanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos lands with a shot to the body.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Bardanos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bardanos takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Camatta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardanos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos postures up.
Camatta is pulling down on Bardanos's head to control his posture.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Camatta has his hands on Bardanos's head, controlling the position.
Bardanos controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bardanos lands with a good body shot.
Bardanos misses with a takedown attempt
and Camatta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bardanos's knee momentarily.
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand.
#T4##TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bardanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bardanos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bardanos wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boreste Bardanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Camatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta slips a straight right by Bardanos.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bardanos slips a jab from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a kick to the body.
Bardanos scores with a nice head shot.
Camatta missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bardanos swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Camatta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bardanos.
Bardanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Camatta sets himself, and Bardanos steps forward looking for the clinch! Camatta avoids it this time.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.#T1#
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Bardanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bardanos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bardanos connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Bardanos blocks the low kick.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the head.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Bardanos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardanos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Bardanos is looking to clinch.
Bardanos looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardanos dives in for a single leg takedown but Camatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camatta throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bardanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camatta momentarily.
Bardanos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Bardanos throws a big shot that misses.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
Camatta connects with a single shot there.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bardanos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.
Bardanos has a hand on Camatta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camatta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Camatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camatta looking to control but Bardanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camatta controlling the pace for now.
Camatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bardanos for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boreste Bardanos just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Camatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bardanos fails to land the takedown.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
Camatta slips a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Bardanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camatta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Bardanos is out of range.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camatta with a body shot.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bardanos sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bardanos sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bardanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
Camatta misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Camatta slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Bardanos.
Camatta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bardanos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
As Camatta backs off Bardanos throws a huge counter combo but Camatta manages to avoid it all.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Bardanos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bardanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos tries to move into range but Camatta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bardanos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Camatta misses.
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Camatta sizes up Bardanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardanos's calf.
A jab from Bardanos does it's job there.
Bardanos misses with a straight left. #T3#
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Camatta slips a straight right by Bardanos.#CL#
Camatta clinches.
Bardanos misses with some punches.
#TD#
Camatta jumps guard.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bardanos lands a couple of digs.
Bardanos wants to pass the guard but Camatta is keeping the position.
Bardanos being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Bardanos looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camatta 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.
Bardanos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boreste Bardanos dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bardanos dodges the punch combination from Camatta.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
A head kick from Camatta lands but Bardanos takes it in his stride.
Bardanos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bardanos but Bardanos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Bardanos as Camatta shoots in.
Bardanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Camatta slips a jab from Bardanos.
Bardanos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bardanos lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camatta. That's going to slow Bardanos down.
The fighters circling - Bardanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Camatta.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camatta fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
#T2#
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bardanos scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bardanos.
Camatta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Bardanos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camatta defends well and Bardanos ends up having to push Camatta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bardanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Camatta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camatta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardanos. That did some damage!
Camatta misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bardanos.
Camatta defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Bardanos moves out of range easily.
Bardanos misses with a straight left.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Bardanos lands with a hook. Camatta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Bardanos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Camatta has his hands clasped together around Bardanos's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Bardanos seems content to control.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bardanos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta is trying is best to control the position here.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Camatta wants to control but Bardanos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Camatta as Bardanos shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boreste Bardanos.
I think Bardanos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Boreste Bardanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EVO 12212016
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camatta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camatta off to one side.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Camatta throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camatta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Finch.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Camatta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Camatta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camatta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finch has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta prevents Finch from getting back to his feet.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camatta connects with a couple of short punches.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch working a defensive guard here.
Finch is looking to stand up but Camatta isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Camatta trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Camatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta misses with a body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Camatta jabs at Finch's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Camatta scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Camatta.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
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!
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Camatta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camatta moves out of range as Finch strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Finch thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Camatta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Camatta as he connects with a hook.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.#T1#
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta lands a body shot.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finch is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Finch circles away and we're back to standing.
Finch tries a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta swinging wildly here.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses
and Finch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Camatta lands the left hand.
Camatta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and Camatta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Camatta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finch quickly recovers to half guard.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Camatta throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working. #SUB2#
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta misses with a head shot. Finch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finch trying to control the position.
Camatta trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Camatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Camatta throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta feints a counter leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camatta feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Finch throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
Finch moves forwards but Camatta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camatta lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finch takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Camatta.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Camatta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Camatta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camatta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camatta looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.#T3#
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Camatta to counter with a crisp jab.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch jabs at Camatta's body.
Finch scores with a spinning back kick!
Finch lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta. #T4#
Camatta staying out of range there.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camatta misses with a hook to the body
and Finch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Camatta really felt that one!
Camatta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Finch tenderised Camatta's leg. Camatta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Camatta.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antonio Camatta just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Camatta feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Camatta moves out of range easily.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Finch misses.
Camatta stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camatta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Camatta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camatta sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Finch.#T1#
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Finch.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Camatta slips under a jab from Finch.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camatta slips a jab from Finch.
Some wild striking there from Camatta.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Finch gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Finch manages to retain guard.#ES#
Finch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camatta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta misses with a body shot
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camatta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finch throws a head kick that Camatta semi-blocks.
Camatta lands with a hook. Finch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camatta's sensitive parts. #T3#
Finch connects with a high kick.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camatta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch misses the jab.#T4#
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Camatta.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Camatta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Camatta lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Camatta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camatta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Camatta connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Finch slips a straight right by Camatta.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Finch slams his shin into Camatta's torso.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Camatta throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Finch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camatta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Camatta trying to control from Finch's half guard. Finch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Camatta postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Camatta throws an elbow that misses. Finch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camatta's guard. Nice move by Finch!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta has his hands on Finch's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Camatta has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
Finch tries to stand but Camatta is controlling from the bottom.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camatta 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.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finch landing with the ground and pound.
Camatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camatta trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
Well Camatta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Richmond Finch had this to say: 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Camatta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Camatta.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
A big right from The Hurt misses.
Camatta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
Camatta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Hurt moves in looking to clinch but Camatta pushes him off.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but The Hurt moves his leg out of the way.
The Hurt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Camatta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Camatta pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Hurt is out of range and Camatta settles back down.
A big right from The Hurt misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Camatta misses its target.#T1#
The Hurt lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camatta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt.
Camatta takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Camatta misses.
The Hurt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Hurt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
A jab from Camatta does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camatta.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but The Hurt is out of range.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
The Hurt dodges the punch combination from Camatta.
Camatta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Hurt.
The Hurt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camatta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Hurt scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Camatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta misses with a looping left.
The Hurt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hurt.
Camatta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta lands with a kick to the temple. The Hurt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Hurt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Hurt takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hurt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but The Hurt shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from The Hurt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Hurt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Hurt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camatta throws a series of punches but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by The Hurt.#T4#
The Hurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camatta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from The Hurt does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hurt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camatta.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
The Hurt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camatta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Camatta.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Left hook, right uppercut from Camatta.
Camatta staying out of range there.
Camatta circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camatta delivers a nice body kick.
Camatta misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on The Hurt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Camatta cracks The Hurt with an open hand slap.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick
and Camatta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Hurt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Hurt throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
The Hurt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.#T1#
The Hurt defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
The Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta scores with a nice body kick.
Camatta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Hurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Hurt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Camatta has got the better of the exchanges.
Camatta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camatta cracks The Hurt with a good jab.
Camatta cracks The Hurt with an open hand slap.
The Hurt tries a head kick but it misses.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hurt digs a good hook to Camatta's body.
Camatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hurt can do to turn this around?#T2#
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
The Hurt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Camatta.
Nice defenses there by The Hurt.
The Hurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Hurt throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Nice cross by The Hurt.
The Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
The Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Hurt thuds a left hand into Camatta's body.
Camatta feints and then cracks The Hurt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hurt down. #T3#
The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Hurt slips a jab from Camatta.
Camatta lands a jab to The Hurt's midsection.
Camatta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camatta throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and The Hurt moves into the clinch.
The Hurt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hurt has Camatta pressed against the cage, preventing Camatta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Hurt gets through Camatta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camatta blocks a body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt trying to land knees to the body.
The Hurt crunches a lovely knee into Camatta's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camatta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Camatta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hurt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camatta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camatta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camatta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Hurt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Hurt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Camatta fails to land.
Camatta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Hurt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camatta throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Camatta misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
The Hurt lands a big head kick that sends Camatta tumbling to the mat! The Hurt takes a step backwards and waves Camatta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
The Hurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Hurt tries to bum rush Camatta with a series of wild strikes but Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camatta misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but The Hurt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta slips under a jab.
Camatta is looking for a counter combo.
The Hurt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
The Hurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio Camatta is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hurt slips under a jab.
The Hurt throws a series of strikes that have Camatta backpedaling.
#CUT2#
Antonio Camatta's cut is getting worse.#T1#
The Hurt is looking to clinch.
Camatta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta lunges at The Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Hurt's hand.
A slow jab from The Hurt misses its intended target.
The Hurt fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camatta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hurt misses with a body punch
and Camatta counters with a low kick, right behind The Hurt 's knee.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Hurt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The Hurt blocks a leg kick.
Camatta scores with the left hand. The Hurt knows he should have avoided that one.
The Hurt takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta throws a body punch but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
It seemed like The Hurt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camatta connects with a nice looking jab.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on The Hurt's shoulder, as The Hurt tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range.
Camatta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Hurt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
#T3#
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta scores with a nice head shot.
Camatta thumps The Hurt with a low kick.
The Hurt misses with a double jab.
Camatta sizes up The Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta misses with a body kick.
The Hurt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The Hurt throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Hurt throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta lands with an uppercut that bounces The Hurt off the cage and back into range.
Camatta misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The Hurt misses the jab.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
Camatta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Hurt counters with a head kick. That will keep Camatta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Camatta throws a push kick but The Hurt slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Hurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Camatta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hurt.
Camatta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Camatta did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
The Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camatta scores with a nice head shot.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with an inside leg kick.
The Hurt throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Camatta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camatta feints and then cracks The Hurt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hurt down.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
A swing and a miss from The Hurt.
Camatta takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a jab to the body
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Camatta misses with an uppercut.
Camatta works The Hurt's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Camatta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camatta throws a good cross that connects.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Camatta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Hurt wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy.
The Hurt gets back to full guard.
The Hurt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camatta landing with the ground and pound.
The Hurt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Hurt controlling the position.
Camatta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hurt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camatta wants to control from the top but The Hurt keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hurt swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta lands with an overhand left.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
The Hurt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camatta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Hurt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Hurt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camatta with a body shot.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Hurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Camatta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Hurt tries to avoid it but Camatta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Hurt to the ground. The Hurt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Camatta scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Hurt.
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Hurt misses the jab.
The Hurt misses with a head kick.
Camatta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camatta throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range.
The Hurt wants to counter with a clinch but Camatta pushes him away.
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Hurt avoids the body shot from Camatta.
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hurt needs to keep his hands up - Camatta had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta had his way with Burt The Hurt in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Camatta tried to score with a low kick but The Hurt checks it.
The Hurt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt throws a series of punches but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta connects with a leg kick. The Hurt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.#TD#
Camatta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Hurt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Camatta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Camatta stalls from top position.
Camatta advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Camatta landing punches.
The Hurt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camatta is nestled in close to The Hurt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Camatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Hurt trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta lands strikes from half guard.
Camatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Hurt trying to control here.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camatta prevents The Hurt from improving his position.
The Hurt is staying active underneath Camatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camatta working over The Hurt with some ground and pound. The Hurt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Camatta there.
The Hurt is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
The Hurt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta is thwarting The Hurt's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camatta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Hurt's head.
The Hurt looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
The Hurt throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Hurt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camatta.
The Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Camatta throwing a counter right hand but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
The Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hurt looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.#T4#
The Hurt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camatta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
The Hurt walks into a stiff left hand from Camatta.
Nice uppercut lands for Camatta. That snapped The Hurt's head back.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
As The Hurt backs away, Camatta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Hurt with a hook.
The Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camatta. Camatta obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta connects with a body shot.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camatta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawkins steps away.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Camatta misses with a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a solid body kick.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Hawkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Hawkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camatta. Camatta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Camatta moves out of range.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camatta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards. #T1#
Camatta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Camatta blocks the leg kick.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Camatta lands a high kick!
Hawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Camatta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camatta jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Camatta misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Hawkins.#T2#
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camatta. That did some damage!
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
Crunch! Camatta slams his shin into Hawkins's torso.
Hawkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawkins!
Camatta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta slows the pace down.
Hawkins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Camatta wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Camatta throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Camatta from advancing to side control.
Camatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Hawkins trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Hawkins is controlling Camatta's trapped leg to prevent Camatta from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Hawkins trying to control but Camatta postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta lands a body shot.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Camatta catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Camatta didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Hawkins tenderised Camatta's leg. Camatta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camatta misses with a left hand
and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Camatta misses the body punch
and Hawkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Hawkins with a jab.
Camatta throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Camatta tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Hawkins is pushing Camatta's head away, looking to escape. Camatta manages to hold on to the position though.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta working the body and head with strikes.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Camatta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camatta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Hawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Camatta is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Hawkins moves into full guard.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Camatta postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
Camatta cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins throws a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta clobbers Hawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Camatta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camatta just manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins lands a jab.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins lands with a right hand. #T1#
Camatta checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta avoids a kick to the body.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camatta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawkins is looking to get back to full guard here but Camatta has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Hawkins taking a bit of punishment here - Camatta scoring with strikes.
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camatta trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
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!
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Camatta is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Camatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camatta.
Camatta is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
Camatta slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Camatta throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camatta checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camatta.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Camatta didn't see that one coming.
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Camatta checks it.
Hawkins jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camatta connects with a body shot.
Camatta darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets double underhooks and turns Camatta into the cage.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkins.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Camatta lands with a right hand.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Camatta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Camatta blocks a leg kick.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins backing away here, and Camatta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Hawkins #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camatta.
Hawkins is wriggling around but Camatta manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Hawkins is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hawkins controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camatta trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
Camatta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camatta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Camatta as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta feints the counter takedown.
Camatta connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camatta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta takes one on the button.
Camatta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camatta.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Camatta as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Hawkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camatta.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Camatta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Camatta 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.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camatta.
Camatta tries to pass to full mount but Hawkins defends it. #T3#
Hawkins trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta passes into side.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camatta slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Hawkins has a hand on Camatta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camatta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamont Hawkins.
I think Hawkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vogler.
Vogler moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Camatta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vogler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vogler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Vogler cracks Camatta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Vogler shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vogler thows a body kick. Camatta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Camatta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vogler fakes the leg kick and cracks Camatta in the body.
Vogler throws out a leg kick but Camatta moves out of range and Vogler only half commits. #T1#
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta digs a good hook to Vogler's body.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler throws a counter combo.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Vogler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vogler throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Camatta tries to keep at a distance but Vogler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camatta has Vogler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vogler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camatta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler tries to work over Camatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Vogler scores with a hook to the body.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
Vogler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Camatta misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Camatta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Camatta.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vogler.#T3#
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vogler throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Camatta coming out on top.
Vogler throws a leg kick
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camatta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vogler.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
Camatta cracks the inside of Vogler's front leg. #T4#
Camatta tries to land a leg kick but Vogler saw it coming and moves away.
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta. #CL2#
Vogler clinches with his opponent.
Camatta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler lands a nice uppercut.
Vogler tries a body shot but Camatta blocks it.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vogler scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camatta.
Vogler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Camatta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camatta lands a nice forearm strike.
Camatta wants to control but Vogler is keeping him busy.
Camatta is really struggling to control Vogler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta moves into full mount!
Vogler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camatta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vogler looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Camatta trying to control but Vogler is having none of it.
Camatta controlling from the full mount.
Camatta'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.
Camatta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Camatta lands a nice shot to the head.
Camatta tries to control but Vogler wriggling away. #T2#
Camatta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vogler?
#SUB#
Camatta goes for an armbar but Vogler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vogler.
Vogler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vogler being controlled here momentarily.
Vogler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Vogler being controlled here momentarily.
Vogler trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Vogler defends easily.
#SUB#
Camatta working for a triangle but Vogler defends it easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vogler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vogler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogler has managed to get both his arms back between Camatta's legs - danger averted.
Vogler looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick.
Camatta misses the jab.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogler.
Vogler swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Vogler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vogler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camatta counters with a solid body kick.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Camatta digs a good hook to Vogler's body.
Camatta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Vogler blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Camatta.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta sizes up Vogler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vogler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camatta. Camatta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camatta misses with an uppercut.
Vogler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Camatta moves out of range easily.
Vogler lands a right hook to the body.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vogler! But no joy.#T2#
Jab from Camatta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Vogler misses
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler scores with a one two! Camatta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vogler scores with a nice right hand.
Camatta missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vogler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vogler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Vogler's ribs.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Vogler's head but Vogler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Camatta connects with a right hand. Vogler shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vogler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Camatta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camatta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camatta is looking for a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vogler. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Camatta throws a leg kick
and Vogler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vogler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vogler! But no joy.
Antonio Camatta is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Camatta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Vogler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camatta.
Vogler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vogler.
Vogler throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta throwing a counter right hand but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camatta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vogler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vogler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vogler counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vogler throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vogler sprawls and moves away.
Vogler scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta misses with a hook.
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Vogler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gunter Vogler just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Vogler's ribs.
Vogler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vogler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler connects with an inside leg kick.
Vogler checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
Camatta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Camatta throws a jab when Vogler was well out of range.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Vogler checks it
and Vogler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Camatta scores with a nice right hand.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Vogler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vogler throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Camatta thuds his right hand into Vogler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Vogler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camatta slips a jab from Vogler.
Camatta throws a low kick but Vogler moves out of range easily.
Vogler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta misses with a head kick.
A cross from Vogler lands.
Camatta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Camatta duly obliges.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.#T3#
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camatta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
Vogler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camatta lands with a cross.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vogler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Vogler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vogler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camatta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler misses with a kick to the body
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Camatta tests Vogler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta misses with a hook
and Vogler counters with a nice body shot.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vogler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vogler lands with a shot to the body.
Camatta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vogler counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Camatta lands with a nice body punch.
Vogler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta had his way with Gunter Vogler in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Camatta connects with a right hand. Vogler shakes it off.
Vogler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vogler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
Camatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vogler sprawls and moves away.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
Camatta misses the jab.
Camatta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Camatta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVogler.
Vogler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camatta. Camatta obviously looking to wear him down.
Vogler misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta cracks the inside of Vogler's front leg. #T1#
Vogler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Vogler is out of range.
Vogler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camatta drops his hands momentarily and Vogler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Vogler.
Vogler misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Vogler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Camatta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Vogler leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vogler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vogler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camatta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Camatta misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
Camatta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Vogler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vogler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler dodges the punch combination from Camatta.
Camatta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vogler connects with a crisp jab.
Vogler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camatta scores with a nice strike.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.#T4#
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Vogler's head but Vogler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta throws a leg kick but Vogler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Camatta throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Vogler takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Camatta throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camatta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Tsoi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsoi connects with a nice looking jab.
Camatta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Camatta misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Camatta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camatta blocks a jab.
Camatta misses with a right hand
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Camatta throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Tsoi misses with a body punch
and Camatta counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta scores with a hook.
Camatta misses with a straight right. #T1#
Camatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camatta misses with an uppercut.
Camatta cracks the inside of Tsoi's front leg.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Camatta.
Tsoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camatta throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Camatta throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camatta, right into the meat.
Tsoi throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Camatta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsoi to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camatta.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Camatta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi is looking to chop away at Camatta's legs. #T2#
Tsoi slips a straight right by Camatta.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta blocks a jab.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the body
and Camatta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camatta lands with a hook. Tsoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Camatta takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Camatta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta is looking to land body kicks.
Tsoi is looking to counter punch.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Camatta responds with a good body kick, but Tsoi manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Camatta throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
Tsoi is looking to counter punch.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi throws out a leg kick but Camatta moves out of range and Tsoi only half commits.
Tsoi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a single leg into guard. Tsoi didn't expect that.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Camatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsoi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsoi 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.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Camatta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta cracks Tsoi with a good jab.
Tsoi throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
Tsoi throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta moves out of range as Tsoi throws a body kick.
Camatta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsoi fakes the leg kick and cracks Camatta in the body.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a good, hard body kick but Camatta shrugs it off.
Tsoi swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi pushes Camatta away with a front kick.
A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there #TD2#
so Camatta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving. #T1#
Camatta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsoi keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass. #SUB#
Tsoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsoi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsoi, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tsoi working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta won't allow Tsoi to sweep him here.
Camatta trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##TD2#
Camatta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camatta lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsoi is retaining full guard.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsoi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsoi is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Tsoi wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Tsoi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsoi passes Camatta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta moves into full guard.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
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 Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Tsoi's knee but Tsoi avoids it well.
Camatta connects with a crisp jab.
Camatta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Tsoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camatta will feel that in the morning.
Camatta takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Camatta scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Camatta.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Camatta throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camatta.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Camatta checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Camatta misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camatta throws an off balance right hand
and Tsoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta scores with a nice strike.
Camatta looks for a takedown but Tsoi sprawls well.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camatta is able to avoid easily.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camatta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Tsoi jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta throws a wild body kick that Tsoi sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsoi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Camatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsoi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Tsoi tries to sprawl but Camatta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Tsoi wants to get back to full guard.
Tsoi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsoi is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Tsoi trying to control from the bottom.
Tsoi manages to get to full guard.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Tsoi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Viktor Tsoi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tsoi throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Camatta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsoi throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camatta's corner calls for a 1-2. Camatta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Camatta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camatta lands a head kick!
Tsoi throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta needs to keep his hands up - Tsoi had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Camatta throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
Camatta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camatta just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camatta slips under a jab.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tsoi.#T2#
Tsoi takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tsoi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi blocks a head kick by Camatta.
Camatta lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta works over Tsoi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsoi tries to land a leg kick but Camatta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Tsoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Camatta's knee but Camatta avoids it well. #T3#
Donk. Camatta catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Camatta. Beautiful body shot.
Camatta lands with a straight right. Tsoi didn't see that one coming.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Camatta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camatta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi slips a jab from Camatta.
Tsoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Camatta avoided it.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Camatta checks it.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that misses.
Camatta throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camatta's knee momentarily.
Camatta avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsoi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a spinning back kick!
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Camatta throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camatta.
Tsoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsoi wants to slow Camatta down by chopping away at his legs.
Camatta lands a really nice looking cross but Tsoi seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Camatta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Camatta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Camatta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Camatta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsoi was covering up waiting for the punch and Camatta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsoi pulls Camatta in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tsoi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsoi trying to control the position here. #T1#
Camatta trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Camatta stands and throws Tsoi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tsoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta working the ground and pound but Tsoi is defending the strikes.
Tsoi is not content to let Camatta control the position.
Camatta tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tsoi is trying to control Camatta's posture but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsoi is being controlled here.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Tsoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tsoi wants to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsoi is looking for a sweep.
Tsoi struggling a bit here.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Camatta gets the takedown into side control.
Camatta cracks Tsoi with a big elbow.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tsoi is trying to control Camatta's posture but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta works to advance to full mount. Tsoi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tsoi tries to lock up and control but Camatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camatta with a couple of short strikes.
Camatta misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tsoi is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Tsoi!
After winning the bout, Viktor Tsoi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 265: Hess vs Parker
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Camatta throws a hook but Lesnoe blocks it.
Lesnoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camatta! But no joy.
Camatta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Camatta misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesnoe counters with a good low kick that Camatta was not able to check. #TD2#
Camatta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camatta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lesnoe is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta is thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta controlling the pace.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Lesnoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnoe controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnoe is trying to control but can't.
Camatta is trying to control. Lesnoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lesnoe is looking to improve his position.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Lesnoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Camatta cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lesnoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lesnoe throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta staying out of range there.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Lesnoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Camatta takes one to the chin there.
Camatta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnoe throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta checks a leg kick.
Camatta punishes Lesnoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnoe's waist but Lesnoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camatta off to one side.
Lesnoe misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camatta's sensitive parts.
Lesnoe misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camatta, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Lesnoe's knee but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.#T4#
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camatta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Camatta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Camatta.
Camatta cracks Lesnoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnoe lands with a straight right. Camatta didn't see that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camatta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lesnoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lesnoe is looking to chop away at Camatta's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lesnoe blocks a jab.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but Lesnoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camatta slips a straight right by Lesnoe.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Lesnoe avoids it with no problem.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Camatta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnoe sprawls well initially but Camatta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lesnoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camatta pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lesnoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Lesnoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lesnoe trying to control the position here.
Camatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesnoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Camatta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnoe is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesnoe controlling Camatta's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Camatta throws a leg kick but Lesnoe moved away.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camatta takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Camatta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camatta blocks the body kick.
Camatta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lesnoe tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Lesnoe moves away and avoids it.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a looping right.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Camatta checks it. #T4#
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Lesnoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camatta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camatta cracks Lesnoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lesnoe misses with a head kick.
Lesnoe throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Camatta to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camatta.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta throws a solid leg kick but Lesnoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camatta.
Lesnoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta misses with a leg kick.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta tries a quick counter leg kick but Lesnoe is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lesnoe throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta throws a counter combo.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Lesnoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Camatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Camatta off balance momentarily.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe drops his hands momentarily and Camatta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Lesnoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick from Camatta.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Camatta catches Lesnoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camatta lands a leg kick that knocks Lesnoe off balance momentarily.
Lesnoe moves in looking to clinch but Camatta pushes him off.
A jab from Camatta finds it's way through Lesnoe's defenses.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camatta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lesnoe throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe cracks Camatta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Lesnoe.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnoe sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Lesnoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camatta walks into a jab.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Lesnoe counters with a good low kick that Camatta was not able to check. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnoe throws a right hand that misses
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Lesnoe wants to slow Camatta down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnoe sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Camatta.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Lesnoe saw that one coming.
Lesnoe looks to land a body kick but Camatta moved away.
Camatta throws a hook but Lesnoe blocks it.
Lesnoe throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
#T3#
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Lesnoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lesnoe throws a push kick but Camatta slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lesnoe darts in and clinches Camatta up against the cage.
Camatta trying to control the position but instead, Lesnoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camatta into the cage.
Lesnoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camatta looking to slow down the pace here.
Lesnoe digs a right hand into Camatta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camatta's gas tank. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesnoe.
Camatta has Lesnoe pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe stalling the fight.
Lesnoe tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Lesnoe back against the cage.
Camatta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lesnoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
Lesnoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
Lesnoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnoe gets through Camatta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lesnoe can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Camatta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnoe under the eye.
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Camatta.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe thows a body kick. Camatta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camatta throws a solid leg kick but Lesnoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camatta.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Lesnoe moved out of range nicely.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe walks into a straight right hand from Camatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Lesnoe dips to his left and cracks Camatta with an uppercut!
Lesnoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Camatta coming out on top.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a looping right.
Lesnoe tries to clinch up.
Camatta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnoe tries to clinch there but Camatta circles away.
Camatta slips a jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Camatta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Lesnoe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camatta. That's going to slow Lesnoe down.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lesnoe checks it well.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camatta.
Lesnoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lesnoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Camatta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Lesnoe.
Camatta throws a series of punches but Lesnoe avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Camatta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Camatta staying out of range there.
Camatta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
Camatta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnoe defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Camatta. That snapped Lesnoe's head back.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut.
Camatta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Lesnoe shoots in for a double leg but Camatta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Camatta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Jab from Camatta.
Lesnoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesnoe scores with a body shot.
Camatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Camatta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Lesnoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Lesnoe closes the distance and clinches.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Camatta fails to land.
Lesnoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnoe fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Lesnoe blocking some punches.
Camatta lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Camatta.
Lesnoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lesnoe pushes Camatta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lesnoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Lesnoe.
Camatta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnoe misses with a body punch.
Camatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Camatta letting Lesnoe take a breather here.
Good body shot from Camatta.
Camatta has Lesnoe pushed against the cage.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lesnoe tries to work over Camatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnoe can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
Lesnoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uebishe Lesnoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camatta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lesnoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta is struggling to control the position.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Lesnoe.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnoe fails to land.
Lesnoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta misses with some punches.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lesnoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
Lesnoe looking to stall.
Lesnoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camatta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Camatta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lesnoe regains guard.
Lesnoe seems keen to control Camatta's posture.
Camatta content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Camatta is pushing down on Lesnoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Camatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Camatta seems content to control.
Lesnoe tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camatta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Uebishe Lesnoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats, my man. '.
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EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta scores with a decent looking hook.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camatta is able to avoid easily.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Ribber takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Camatta. No joy for Ribber on that attempt.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.#T1#
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber moves out of range as Camatta throws a body kick.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Ribber throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.#TD#
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here. #T2#
Ribber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribber working a defensive guard but Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Ribber is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta is keen to just control but Ribber is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Camatta stalls from top position.#T3#
Ribber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Camatta postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Good leg kick by Camatta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camatta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribber's hands.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Camatta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribber avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribber feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Camatta digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camatta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camatta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Camatta's defenses.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camatta as he avoids it easily.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribber is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Ribber circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Camatta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribber tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.
Ribber has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.#SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camatta passes into half guard.
Ribber wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribber is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribber avoid being mounted?
Camatta controlling the action here.
Ribber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camatta lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Camatta scores with a hook.
Camatta connects with a jab.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camatta defends it nicely.#T1#
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber misses with a double jab
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta attempts a counter takedown but Ribber avoids it well and moves away.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Camatta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Camatta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Ribber with an uppercut!
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Ribber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribber continues to drive forward.#T3#
Camatta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Camatta tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing. #CL2#
Ribber clinches up with Camatta and pushes him back against the cage.
Camatta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camatta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camatta scores with a shot to the side of Ribber's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Camatta misses.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Grin Ribber just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense.
Camatta throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Ribber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Camatta is looking to counter punch.
Ribber throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribber! But no joy.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Camatta seems unphased.
Camatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Ribber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Camatta shoots in and bounces Ribber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Camatta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Ribber being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camatta has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ribber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camatta has picked Ribber up and slammed him! Ribber can't keep hold of the triangle and Camatta manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber regains half guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta working Ribber over with strikes.
Ribber is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camatta moves nicely into side control.
Camatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribber some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta had his way with Grin Ribber in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta scores with a three punch combo!
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber feints the counter takedown.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Camatta on his heels. He'll look to pass Camatta's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camatta 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.
Camatta is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up. #T1#
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Camatta has his foot on Ribber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribber works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
Ribber postures up in Camatta's guard and throws a big left but Camatta blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber misses with a body punch
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Ribber gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Ribber manages to retain guard.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribber tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Ribber throws a series of strikes that have Camatta backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range. #T4##TD#
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camatta showed some decent athleticism there.
Camatta is trying to control. Ribber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribber tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ribber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camatta pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Camatta.
I think Camatta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 259: Kakoullis vs Murphy
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Camatta needs to keep his hands up - Vogler had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Vogler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Vogler checks it #CL2#
and Vogler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vogler.
Vogler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler throws a head punch that misses.
Camatta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vogler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vogler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vogler tries a body shot but Camatta blocks it.
Vogler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards. #TD#
Camatta pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Vogler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Camatta has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vogler is looking to defend but Camatta has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vogler! Camatta pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vogler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Camatta blocks a leg kick.
Cortes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
Camatta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cortes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Cortes with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortes.
Camatta lunges at Cortes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cortes's hand.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortes takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortes checks it well.
Cortes thows a body kick. Camatta tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Cortes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cortes pulls Camatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Camatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Camatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortes has wrist control.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Cortes blocks nicely. #T2#
Cortes has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camatta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cortes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Cortes keeps moving. #T3#
Camatta works over Cortes with some ground and pound from guard.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortes seems keen to control Camatta's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortes pulls Camatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Camatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camatta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cortes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camatta landing with the ground and pound.
Camatta throwing strikes but missing.
Camatta distracts Cortes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortes has wrist control.
Camatta throwing strikes but missing.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortes has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Cortes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta 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.
#R2#
A big left from Camatta misses.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Camatta flicks out a counter leg kick but Cortes steps away.
Cortes looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Cortes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Camatta is on him like a limpet, forcing Cortes back against the cage.
A short right from Cortes.
Camatta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Camatta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
#BC2#
Camatta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Cortes thows a leg kick but Camatta checks it
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Cortes looks to land a combination but Camatta avoids it well.
Camatta misses with a leg kick.
Camatta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camatta scores with a three punch combo!
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Cortes is looking to wear down Camatta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Camatta
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Cortes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cortes in his tracks. #T2#
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Camatta counters with a leg kick.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
A jab lands there for Cortes.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Camatta is avoiding it.
Camatta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta feints a counter leg kick.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Cortes misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camatta.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camatta thuds a left hand into Cortes's body.
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Cortes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes stuns Camatta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Camatta slips the punch.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.#T4#
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Cortes avoids it easily.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
Camatta misses with a hook
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes tries to work over Camatta's front leg with a kick but Camatta checks it.
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortes misses with a straight left.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Cortes thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
and Camatta counters with a nice uppercut.
Camatta checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camatta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortes scrambles back to his feet.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camatta. Camatta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Cortes thows a body kick. Camatta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Camatta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Camatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortes working a defensive guard here.
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camatta pushes down on Cortes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortes trying to control here.
Camatta working over Cortes with some ground and pound. Cortes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cortes trying to control from the bottom.
Camatta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortes defending well though.
Cortes is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Camatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cortes's guard.
Camatta with the ground and pound but Cortes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cortes keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Cortes blocks nicely.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortes pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camatta thumps Cortes with a low kick.
Cortes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortes moves forwards but Camatta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.#T4#
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta is looking for the big counter here.
Cortes wants to land a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes moves in looking to clinch but Camatta pushes him off.
Cortes checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camatta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antonio Camatta just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Cortes lands a body shot.
Cortes throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Camatta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camatta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Cortes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camatta checks it well.
Camatta blocks the body kick.
Camatta only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta walks into a stiff left hand from Cortes.
Camatta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Camatta shoots in and drives through. Cortes sprawls well.
A big right from Cortes misses.
Camatta throws a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Cortes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Camatta.
It looked like Cortes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Camatta lands with a cross.
Cortes throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta throws a series of punches but Cortes moves out of range.
Camatta misses with a left hand
and Cortes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing.
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortes is looking to land body kicks.
Cortes lands a jab to the nose.
Camatta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Cortes tries to clinch but Camatta moves away
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Camatta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta lunges at Cortes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cortes's hand.
Cortes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camatta doesn't seem bothered though.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Camatta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortes counters with a body kick that stops Camatta in his tracks momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortes checks a leg kick.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
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!
A clash of legs there as Camatta blocks the low kick.
Cortes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camatta momentarily.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortes misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Cortes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes had his way with Antonio Camatta in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cortes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cortes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Cortes scores with a leg kick.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cortes throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
and Camatta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortes's knee momentarily.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortes moves out of range as Camatta throws a body kick.
Camatta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camatta staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camatta swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Camatta misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Camatta misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cortes misses its target.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortes.
Cortes works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Cortes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.#T3#
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camatta misses the jab.
Cortes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camatta is able to avoid easily.
Cortes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camatta.
Camatta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camatta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortes scrambles back to his feet.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cortes throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.#T4#
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Cortes throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Cortes checks a low kick from Camatta.
Ferdinand Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Camatta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Cortes lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta misses the jab.
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cortes misses with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
Ferdinand Cortes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvado misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado stuns Camatta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Camatta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta slips under a jab.
And Camatta tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Camatta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Alvado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Camatta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camatta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Camatta misses with the head strike.
Camatta jumps guard but Alvado stands there with Camatta around his waist. Camatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Camatta pulls guard successfully.
Alvado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Alvado stands up from Camatta's guard - Alvado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camatta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta works Alvado's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A punch combination from Camatta misses.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Alvado avoids it easily.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Camatta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Camatta.
As Camatta tries to get set, Alvado tries to push him back and clinch up but Camatta manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvado swinging wildly here.
Camatta feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camatta throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Camatta jumps back.
Alvado moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Alvado blocks a jab.#T3##TD2#
Camatta scores with a takedown into Alvado's guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvado keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Alvado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvado is controlling Camatta's posture.#T4#
Camatta lands a couple of digs.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camatta throwing strikes but missing.
Alvado keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta is pushing down on Alvado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvado is fighting to maintain full guard but Camatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Camatta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvado misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Camatta looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Camatta avoided it.
Camatta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camatta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado lands a head kick. Camatta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvado doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Camatta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvado defends well and Camatta ends up having to push Alvado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camatta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta works the jab nicely.
Camatta moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Pablo Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camatta on the side of the head.
Alvado tries to clinch but Camatta moves out of range.
We've been told by Alvado's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camatta keeps the fight on the outside.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta avoids a kick to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Camatta drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado is controlling Camatta's posture.
Camatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta trying to control but Alvado is working from the bottom.
Alvado seems keen to control Camatta's posture.#T3#
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvado is controlling Camatta's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvado slips a straight right by Camatta.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
Alvado throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses
and Camatta counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Camatta.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Alvado.
#CL#
Alvado rushes Camatta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Camatta wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvado won't allow it.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Camatta tries to circle away but Alvado has him pinned against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Camatta breaks the clinch.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Camatta tries a head kick but it misses.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta goes for a double leg but Alvado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvado continues to drive forward.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Camatta throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado with a jab.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvado's head.
Alvado wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Alvado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Camatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camatta landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Alvado is looking to stand up but Camatta isn't so interested in that idea.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Alvado keeps moving.
Alvado has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alvado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a left and a right that stings Camatta.
Camatta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
Camatta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Camatta blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Camatta's head. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Jab from Alvado.
Camatta defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camatta lands a jab to the head.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Camatta off balance momentarily.
Camatta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Alvado misses.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camatta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Camatta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camatta jabs Alvado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvado throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Alvado.
I think Camatta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camatta works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragneel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragneel.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Dragneel tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Camatta. That snapped Dragneel's head back.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Camatta.#TD2#
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dragneel is looking to stand back up but Camatta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dragneel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragneel is trying to control but can't.
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dragneel trying to control here.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dragneel trying to control here.
Dragneel is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Camatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dragneel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Camatta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dragneel gets back to half guard.
Dragneel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Dragneel is looking to improve his position.
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Dragneel.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dragneel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragneel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Camatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragneel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragneel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Dragneel defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Dragneel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragneel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dragneel trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away. #SUB2#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragneel pulls his head out easily.
Dragneel is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Camatta misses with a hook
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Dragneel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camatta is defended easily by Dragneel.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
Dragneel cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta moves to clinch but Dragneel breaks away
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but Dragneel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Camatta lands a jab to the head.
Camatta takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Camatta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camatta with a hook.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.#CL#
Dragneel has Camatta up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Camatta controls the action.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Dragneel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camatta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragneel tries to stall but Camatta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Dragneel holds him up against the cage and eventually Camatta drops back down to his feet.
Camatta pushes Dragneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Dragneel working aggressively here.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Camatta fails to pull guard.
Dragneel stalling in the clinch but Camatta improves position.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Camatta is trying to force a seperation but Dragneel has the dominant position.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camatta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragneel walks away with a smile on his face. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Camatta fails with the takedown.#T4#
Camatta lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragneel duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel tries to work over Camatta's front leg with a kick but Camatta checks it. #TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dragneel trying his best to control but Camatta has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Camatta.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a big counter combination but Camatta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Camatta's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel tries to work over Camatta's front leg with a kick but Camatta checks it.
Dragneel feints a jab promting Camatta to slip. Dragneel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camatta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Dragneel lands a nice shot that snaps Camatta's head back.
#CL2#
Camatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camatta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with some punches.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
A head punch on the inside from Camatta fails to land.
Camatta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dragneel smiles and moves away.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Camatta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2##KD#
Dragneel lands a big head kick that sends Camatta tumbling to the mat! Dragneel takes a step backwards and waves Camatta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Camatta is rocked!
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!
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
Camatta scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Camatta scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camatta is trying to ground and pound but Dragneel uses the momentary lack of control by Camatta to regain half guard. #T3#
Camatta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragneel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but Dragneel defending well.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragneel's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dragneel!
Camatta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dragneel looks a forlorn figure.
Camatta trying to control but Dragneel is having none of it.
Camatta cracks Dragneel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Camatta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Camatta landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Natsu Dragneel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Dragneel sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Dragneel tries to counter by clinching up but Camatta breaks away and moves out of range.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dragneel enables Camatta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dragneel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragneel is keeping the position for now.
Camatta trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragneel has control of Camatta's left arm, preventing Camatta from doing any damage.
Camatta distracts Dragneel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camatta prevents Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragneel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragneel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back!
Camatta breaks Dragneel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camatta won't allow Dragneel to sweep him here. #T3#
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Camatta is trying to control the position but Dragneel postures up. #SUB2#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragneel is aware though and is defending well.
Dragneel wants to get up but he can't break Camatta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dragneel passes into side control.
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camatta trying to remain calm as Dragneel controls from the top position.#T4#
Dragneel continues to stall.
Camatta is looking to reverse the position.
Camatta is trying to work for a sweep but Dragneel has mounted him!
Camatta is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Camatta throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Camatta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragneel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Dragneel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Camatta misses.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Nice shot by Camatta.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Camatta saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Camatta misses
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Camatta's ribs.#T1#
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camatta throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a thumping low kick.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragneel is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Dragneel circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a lazy head kick
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick from Camatta.
Camatta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camatta scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Camatta 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camatta checks a leg kick. #T2#
Camatta throws a leg kick but Dragneel checks it.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Camatta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camatta throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel is looking to clinch.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camatta has his takedown stuffed
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Dragneel is looking to clinch. #T3#
Camatta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camatta showed some decent athleticism there.
Camatta prevents Dragneel from improving his position.
Camatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camatta with the ground and pound but Dragneel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Dragneel keeps moving.
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dragneel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Camatta throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta is trying to hold Dragneel in close to prevent damage but Dragneel has managed to pass into half guard.
Dragneel trying to control the action but Camatta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camatta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragneel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A victorious Natsu Dragneel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Camatta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camatta thuds a left hand into Alvado's body.
Camatta's corner calls for a 1-2. Camatta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick.
Camatta misses with an uppercut.
Alvado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Camatta.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Camatta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Camatta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camatta lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta shoots in but Alvado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Camatta moves away and avoids it.
Alvado throws a right hand that Camatta ducks under and follows up with a left that Camatta also avoids with ease.
Alvado throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Alvado.
#T2#
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvado is out of range and Camatta settles back down.
Camatta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Camatta cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Camatta with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.#T3#
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta throws a head kick that Alvado semi-blocks.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Camatta misses with a combination
#CL#
and Alvado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvado.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Alvado won't allow it.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta blocking some punches.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Alvado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado blocking some punches.
Camatta throws a head punch that misses.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camatta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camatta jumps guard but Alvado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camatta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camatta taking a breather.
Alvado cracks Camatta with a nice body shot.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Camatta.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camattas head.
Camatta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camatta can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camatta.
Alvado lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Camatta thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it #CL#
and Alvado counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Camatta.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camattas head.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Alvado. #TD2#
Camatta drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Camatta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alvado has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvado pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Camatta wants to control but Alvado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvado is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Alvado is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Alvado's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camatta tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Camatta moves into the clinch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camatta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camatta swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Alvado holds him up against the cage and eventually Camatta drops back down to his feet.
Camatta lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Camatta manages to break the clinch.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Camatta swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvado.
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Camatta throws a head kick that Alvado semi-blocks.
Alvado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camatta counters with a low kick, right behind Alvado 's knee.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Camatta avoids it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick.
Camatta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Alvado takes one on the button.
Antonio Camatta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Alvado. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado tries to clinch but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Alvado avoids it easily.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alvado moves into the clinch.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camatta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvado to keep the fight standing.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Camatta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
Alvado digs a right hand into Camatta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camatta's gas tank.
Camatta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Camatta's head.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado pushes Camatta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Camatta prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Camatta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Camatta controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.#T3#
Camatta is trying to pull guard but Alvado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camatta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camatta is trying to drag Alvado to the mat but Alvado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvado tries a body shot but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Pablo Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Camatta misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Camatta is trying to pull guard but Alvado has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Alvado.
Camatta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvado to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
Camatta is trying to pull guard but Alvado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado works on Camatta's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Camatta avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Camatta blocking some punches.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camatta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Alvado scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A head kick misses from Camatta.
Alvado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alvado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Camatta punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camatta throws a lazy body kick
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Camatta off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Camatta as he connects with a hook.
Camatta clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Alvado doesn't manage to clinch there - Camatta circles away.
Camatta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camatta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camatta.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Camatta tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Alvado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camatta.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camatta's calf.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Camatta.
Camatta checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD#
Alvado drops Camatta with a beautiful combination! Camatta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvado is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Camatta is rocked!
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!
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Camatta is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Camatta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Alvado closes the distance and pushes Camatta back into the cage.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Camatta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camatta.
Camatta tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Camatta tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.#T3#
Camatta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvado has him pressed against the cage.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Camatta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Alvado won't allow it.
#TD2#
Camatta pulls guard.
Alvado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvado passes into half guard.
Camatta trying to control but Alvado postures up.
Camatta trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta tries to hold on but Alvado pushes him away. #T4#
Alvado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camatta can't escape the position.
Alvado controlling the position easily from mount.
Camatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvado controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado had his way with Antonio Camatta in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Camatta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado tries to counter by clinching up but Camatta breaks away and moves out of range.
Camatta throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Camatta cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Camatta is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a solid body kick.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Donk. Camatta catches Alvado right on the button with a cross.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Alvado. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Alvado blocks the low kick.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Camatta feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Alvado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvado continues to drive forward.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camatta if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
Camatta throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Alvado lands a jab.#T2#
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.#CL#
Alvado has closed the distance and engaged Camatta in a clinch.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camatta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta can't get the takedown.
Camatta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camatta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camatta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Camatta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Camatta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Camatta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Camatta jumps into guard, dragging Alvado to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
Alvado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvado wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alvado uses his free foot to push down on Camatta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camatta.
Camatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camatta wants to improve his position but Alvado is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta punching from the bottom.
Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Pablo Alvado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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