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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 2856 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 356 p4p, 343 weight class). Ibrahim Camara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philo Beddo Ii's chin.
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177 cm 38 204 39 - 23 - 1 |
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190 cm 32 222 15 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Camara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beddo Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camara to the mat! Camara manages to get full guard. Camara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Beddo Ii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beddo Ii dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beddo Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beddo Ii. Camara slips under a jab from Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beddo Ii. Camara throws a body kick that misses. Beddo Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Camara lands the left hand. Beddo Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Beddo Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range. Good work by Camara as he checks the leg kick. Camara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Camara tried to score with a low kick but Beddo Ii checks it. Beddo Ii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A jab from Camara does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beddo Ii checks a leg kick. Camara misses with a looping right. Camara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddo Ii moves out of range of the strikes. Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara. Beddo Ii lands the left hand. Camara looks to land a body kick but Beddo Ii moved away. Beddo Ii connects with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Beddo Ii does a little dance to reset his feet. Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A body shot lands from Camara.
Beddo Ii breaks the clinch.
Camara throws a solid leg kick but Beddo Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camara. Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Beddo Ii digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Beddo Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beddo Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Camara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo Ii's shoulder, as Beddo Ii tries to avoid the shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Camara connects with a crisp jab. Beddo Ii tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance. Camara throws a head kick but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Beddo Ii scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Beddo Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beddo Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jab by Beddo Ii. Camara avoids the head kick by Beddo Ii.
Camara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Beddo Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Beddo Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beddo Ii throws a right and a left that both miss. Beddo Ii takes the fight into the clinch. Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beddo Ii or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beddo Ii's elbow. Camara lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut. Camara breaks the clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with a looping left. Beddo Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively. Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara scores with a one two! Beddo Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beddo Ii's sensitive parts. Beddo Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara. Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Beddo Ii throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range. Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Camara takes a shot to the head. 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! Camara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beddo Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara. Camara lunges at Beddo Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beddo Ii's hand. A low kick lands for Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a combination
and Camara counters with a thumping low kick. Camara lands with an overhand left. Beddo Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Beddo Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Beddo Ii connects with the punch. Beddo Ii misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Camara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Camara throws a nice head kick!
Camara throws a good cross that connects.
Camara tries to work over Beddo Ii's front leg with a kick but Beddo Ii checks it. Camara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Philo Beddo Ii's cut. 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. Beddo Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far. Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing. Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Beddo Ii blocks a jab. Camara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddo Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Beddo Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Good exchange - Beddo Ii coming out on top. Camara lands a nice looking body kick. Beddo Ii drops his hands momentarily and Camara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Crunch! Beddo Ii slams his shin into Camara's torso. Camara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Philo Beddo Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Camara throws a half hearted mid kick. Beddo Ii moves away from the strike by Camara. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Camara lands a jab to the nose. Beddo Ii cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Beddo Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Camara moves out of range as Beddo Ii throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camara moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off. Camara misses with a looping right. Beddo Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Beddo Ii ducks under a wild hook from Camara. Beddo Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camara.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara 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 Beddo Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beddo Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Beddo Ii misses with a head kick.
Camara is looking to counter punch. Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beddo Ii's sensitive parts. Beddo Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Camara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down. A leg kick checked by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Beddo Ii checks a leg kick nicely. Beddo Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Camara. Beddo Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Beddo Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beddo Ii misses with a head kick.
Camara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beddo Ii connects with the punch. Camara needs to keep his hands up - Beddo Ii had a free shot at his head there. Camara moves out of range of the leg kick from Beddo Ii. Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Beddo Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Camara misses the shot to the body. Beddo Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beddo Ii connects with a leg kick. Camara moves out of range of the body kick from Beddo Ii.
A head kick misses from Beddo Ii. Camara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddo Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara. Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beddo Ii. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara 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 Beddo Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beddo Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Beddo Ii misses with a head kick.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Beddo Ii 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beddo Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Beddo Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Camara throws a head kick that misses. Beddo Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Beddo Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Beddo Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Beddo Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Camara in the body. Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A nice leg kick from Beddo Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara misses with a low kick. It seemed like Beddo Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Beddo Ii throws out a leg kick but Camara moves out of range and Beddo Ii only half commits. Beddo Ii scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Beddo Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Camara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Beddo Ii goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Beddo Ii throws a head kick that misses. Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target. Beddo Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Camara connects with a leg kick. Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Camara misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut there from Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Camara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beddo Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Beddo Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beddo Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Beddo Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Camara tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philo Beddo Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Philo Beddo Ii'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! Beddo Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Camara. Beddo Ii thuds a left hand into Camara's body. Camara tests Beddo Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot. Camara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot. Beddo Ii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Beddo Ii loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch. Beddo Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara. Beddo Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddo Ii slips under a jab from Camara. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beddo Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Camara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Beddo Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara. Beddo Ii slips under a jab from Camara. Nice defenses there by Beddo Ii. Camara thows a body kick. Beddo Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo Ii. Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Beddo Ii. Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara. Camara's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Beddo Ii throws a low kick, looking for Camara's leg but Camara calmly moves out of range. Beddo Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Beddo Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Beddo Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camara's head. Camara looks to throw the jab but Beddo Ii is out of range. Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara clobbers Beddo Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Good leg kick by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Camara moves out of range as Beddo Ii throws a body kick.
Beddo Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beddo Ii moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beddo Ii! But no joy. Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beddo Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Beddo Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
Camara 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. A swing and a miss from Camara. A chopping leg kick lands by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Beddo Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot. Beddo Ii connects with a solid leg kick. Camara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Camara thows a left - swing and a miss! Beddo Ii misses the shot to the body. Beddo Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara. Camara checks a low kick from Beddo Ii. Nice defenses there by Beddo Ii. Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Beddo Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes. Camara throws a leg kick but Beddo Ii moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camara moves out of range as Beddo Ii strikes. Camara throws a leg kick but Beddo Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely. Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Camara scores with a nice strike. Beddo Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beddo Ii at a distance.
Beddo Ii throws a big shot that misses. Beddo Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara. Beddo Ii is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Camara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beddo Ii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camara eats them both and turns towards Beddo Ii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A nice combination there by Beddo Ii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beddo Ii under the eye. Beddo Ii misses with a straight left. Beddo Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camara blocks a head kick by Beddo Ii.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Camara scores with a nice right hand.
Beddo Ii is looking to land body kicks. Beddo Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Camara off balance momentarily. Beddo Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beddo Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Beddo Ii does a little dance to reset his feet. Some wild striking there from Beddo Ii.
Camara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Camara misses the shot to the body. Beddo Ii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Beddo Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beddo Ii throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely. Camara is looking to land body kicks. Camara throws a leg kick but Beddo Ii checks it.
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 Ibrahim Camara. Well Camara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara! During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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