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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 1562 p4p, 1531 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 204 p4p, 200 weight class). Camacho's entrance music is Hero Of War - Rise Against. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phuthong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
We've been hearing reports that Camacho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Phuthong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Phuthong.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Phuthong sprawls well.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Phuthong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Camacho misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Phuthong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phuthong sprawls and moves away.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phuthong has Camacho pressed against the cage, preventing Camacho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Phuthong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camacho uses from the top position.
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Phuthong working a defensive guard but Camacho manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Phuthong checks a low kick from Camacho.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Phuthong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Phuthong feints a counter leg kick.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong lands a jab.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
Phuthong jumps guard and drags Camacho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho is pushing down on Phuthong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuthong is fighting to maintain full guard but Camacho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phuthong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phuthong looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong is squirming around, avoiding Camacho's attempts to control the action.
Camacho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phuthong is surviving well by controlling Camacho's body position as best he can.
Camacho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phuthong has worked his arm free - good work by Phuthong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phuthong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camacho but great work by Phuthong.
Camacho wants to control but Phuthong postures up.
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong has control of an arm but Camacho manages to advance to Phuthong's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Camacho.
Camacho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camacho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Camacho looking to break Phuthong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Phuthong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camacho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Camacho is looking for the choke from the back position but Phuthong is controlling his hands well.
Camacho working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
Camacho slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to clinch.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camacho momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phuthong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Phuthong only half commits.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Phuthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phuthong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phuthong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Camacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camacho's gas tank.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Phuthong pulls guard effortlessly.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camacho 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong actively working from the bottom here.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Camacho trying to mount his opponent but Phuthong defends it.
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phuthong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong 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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hype
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