Flair 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 19468 p4p, 3654 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 736 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Thomas
vs
Chaelsson

175 cm
38
225
37 - 24 - 0

185 cm
39
270
37 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Chaelsson is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.

Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chaelsson to his feet.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas feints and as Chaelsson raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chaelsson pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Chaelsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaelsson, which made it look bad.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaelsson circles away.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaelsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Chaelsson's guard.

Chaelsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaelsson is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Chaelsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chaelsson as he jumps to the side.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Chaelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chaelsson. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson defends it nicely.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Chaelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas fails with the takedown

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaelsson sprawls well. Chaelsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots and misses

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson 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.

Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaelsson defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Chaelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Chaelsson. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaelsson swivels and escapes.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaelsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Chaelsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaelsson continues to drive forward.

Chaelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomas can't fight it off and eventually Chaelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.

Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas with a poor takedown

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.

Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson defends it nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaelsson to the ground. Chaelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaelsson pinned against the cage. Chaelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chaelsson as he jumps to the side.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in but Chaelsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Patrick Chaelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Chaelsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaelsson pinned against the cage. Chaelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas shoots and misses

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Chaelsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Thomas is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaelsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Chaelsson gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Chaelsson is looking for a takedown.

Chaelsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thomas regains guard immediately.

Chaelsson stands up from Thomas's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaelsson but Chaelsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Chaelsson.

Chaelsson has hold of one of Thomas's legs. Thomas is fighting the takedown attempt but Chaelsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaelsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.

Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chaelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaelsson defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Chaelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jax Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaelsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 24901 p4p, 24784 weight class) and James Braddock (ranked 140 p4p, 131 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tate Iii
vs
Braddock

185 cm
19
215
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
208
2 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock misses with a left hand
and Braddock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braddock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braddock tries to bum rush Tate Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tate Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate Iii throws a shot to the body.
Braddock looks winded!
Tate Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tate Iii lands a jab to the head.

It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
Tate Iii jabs Braddock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braddock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tate Iii connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braddock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Braddock slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
And Braddock tries to counter it with a takedown but Tate Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Tate Iii drops Braddock with a beautiful combination! Braddock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate Iii is looking for the KO!

Braddock is rocked!
BAM! Tate Iii delivers a spinning backfist that drops Braddock like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Curtis Tate Iii!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 24455 p4p, 6623 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 136 p4p, 118 weight class). Tommy Gunn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Camacho
vs
Gunn

190 cm
28
210
10 - 9 - 0

182 cm
26
217
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camacho has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
Camacho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Camacho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camacho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunn looking to stall.
Camacho with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Camacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Camacho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho lands a damaging elbow.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Camacho scores a nice knee to the body.
Gunn looks winded!
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Camacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Camacho has Gunn pushed against the cage.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camacho is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Gunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camacho is working for takedown but Gunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camacho landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho landing knees to the body.
Camacho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camacho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Gunn stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Camacho shoots for a takedown but Gunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Camacho clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho crunches a lovely knee into Gunn's ribcage.
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camacho wants a takedown.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camacho presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Camacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho pushes Gunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Gunn stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Camacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to push Camacho away but Camacho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camacho smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Camacho takes the fight into the clinch.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunn tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camacho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Camacho lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
Camacho pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Camacho lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Camacho works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gunn misses with a head kick.
Camacho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camacho checks it well.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunn sprawls and moves away.
Crunch! Camacho slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunn is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camacho.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camacho forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camacho walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
A jab from Camacho does it's job there.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Camacho dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Camacho's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Gunn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Macho Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camacho is defended easily by Gunn.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn lands a head kick. Camacho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn lands a high kick!
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.

Camacho instigates a clinch.
Camacho is working Gunn over against the cage.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camacho down to the mat. Camacho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Camacho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.

Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Macho Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Camacho prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gunn fails to pull guard.
Gunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camacho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Nice body punch from Camacho - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camacho, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Camacho!
Macho Camacho is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Dickson (ranked 24568 p4p, 11656 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 226 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dickson
vs
Sankari

225 cm
21
283
2 - 15 - 0

195 cm
53
260
14 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Dickson digs a good hook to Sankari's body.

Dickson drops Sankari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sankari looks back up at him and smiles so Dickson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Sankari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sankari square on the jaw! Damn, Sankari is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morrison Dickson!
During a confident post fight interview, Morrison Dickson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.