PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Camacho (ranked 1497 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Keanu Reeves (ranked 223 p4p, 317 weight class). Anthony Camacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Camacho
vs
Reeves

182 cm
27
187
9 - 5 - 1

186 cm
23
195
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camacho sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Camacho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reeves wants to pass to mount but Camacho is defending the position.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Reeves is controlling well.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camacho is holding on for now.
Reeves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.

Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho trying to control here.
Reeves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.
Reeves is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Camacho is in real trouble.

Reeves looking for the RNC.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camacho is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.

Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camacho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is in trouble now - Reeves has advanced to mount!
Camacho tries to hold on but Reeves postures up.

Reeves working for a submission but Camacho is keeping him at bay.
Reeves working Camacho over with strikes here.
Reeves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reeves works his way to his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reeves looking for the choke but no joy.
Camacho can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camacho breaks Reeves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camacho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.

Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Camacho passes Reeves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Reeves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camacho is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho advances position into side control!
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho trying to control the position but Reeves is working away.
Reeves is looking to reverse the position.
Reeves is not content to let Camacho control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves prevents Camacho from moving into mount.
Reeves manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho passes to full mount!
Reeves is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Reeves 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.

Reeves takes one to the side of the head.

Reeves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Camacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Reeves has a good base and remains in mount.
Camacho has given up his back.
Keanu Reeves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camacho's thigh. Camacho counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeves defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Reeves has control of Camacho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camacho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Camacho regains half guard.
Reeves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Camacho looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to control but can't.
Camacho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.

Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Camacho has his foot on Reeves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reeves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves pushing down on Camacho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.

Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Reeves tries to pass to full mount but Camacho defends it.
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.
Camacho wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy.

Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
Reeves wants to advance to full mount but Camacho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Camacho tries to bench press Reeves off him but Reeves keeps the position.

Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves advances nicely into full mount.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Reeves breaks from Camacho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Camacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camacho 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.

Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reeves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Reeves 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. This is the final round!

Reeves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.

Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Reeves moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Reeves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Camacho prevents Reeves from improving position.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reeves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Reeves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reeves works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Camacho!
Reeves is trying to take his opponent's back.

Reeves is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camacho is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keanu Reeves!