PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhydrei Camo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nom Nomm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nomm has chosen Nyan Cat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Camo
vs
Nomm

180 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhydrei Camo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nom Nomm!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Camo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Nomm.
Rhydrei Camo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nomm counters with a right hand to the body.
Camo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nomm on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Camo. No joy for Nomm on that attempt.
Nomm lands a nice looking body shot.
Camo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nomm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camo throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomm tries to bum rush Camo with a series of wild strikes but Camo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nomm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Nomm.
Camo misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm misses the shot to the body.
Camo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nomm counters with a straight right hand.
Camo misses the body punch
enabling Nomm to counter with a crisp jab.
Nomm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Camo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nomm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camo throws a jab when Nomm was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Camo.
Camo works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Camo misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camo looks to land a left hand but Nomm moved out of range nicely.
Camo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nomm connects with a body shot.
Camo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nomm throws out the jab.
Camo throws a right and a left that Nomm avoids nicely.
Nomm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomm.
Nomm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camo rather than just go for the knockout.
Camo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camo misses with a series of wild punches.

Nomm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Nomm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Camo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nomm tries for a kimura but Camo is defending well.
Camo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Nomm seems to be working for a kimura but Camo defends the submission attempt.

Nomm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nomm is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camo wants to improve his position but Nomm is controlling well.
Nomm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Nomm is trying to work for a kimura but Camo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nomm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nomm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhydrei Camo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A clash of legs there as Nomm blocks the low kick.
Camo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nomm circles away quickly and effectively.
Nomm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camo defends it nicely.
Nomm throws a right and a left that Camo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camo throws a leg kick but Nomm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camo throws a series of punches but Nomm moves out of range.
Nomm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhydrei Camo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nomm connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Camo misses.
Camo looks to land a right hand but Nomm moved out of range.
No joy there for Nomm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nomm slips a straight right by Camo.
Nomm throws a right hand that Camo ducks under and follows up with a left that Camo also avoids with ease.
Nomm ducks under a wild hook from Camo.
Camo throws a combination that misses
and Nomm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nomm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhydrei Camo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camo throws out the jab.
Nomm misses with the combination.
Nomm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Camo scores with the left hand. Nomm knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camo scores with a punch to the head.
Nomm misses with a body shot.
Nomm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomm was well out of range. Poor timing from Camo.
Nomm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camo circles away quickly and effectively.
Camo misses with a looping left.
Nomm throws a combination that misses
enabling Camo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camo circles away quickly and effectively.
Camo misses with a hook
letting Nomm counter with a right hand.
Camo misses with a body shot.
Camo misses with a straight left.
Nomm tries to bum rush Camo with a series of wild strikes but Camo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nomm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nomm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nomm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Camo lands a left and a right that send Nomm crashing to the mat, dazed. Camo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Nomm is rocked!

It looks like Nom Nomm 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!
Camo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camo. Nomm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camo throws a right hand that misses
and Nomm counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nomm. Camo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Nomm does no damage.
Nomm slips a straight right by Camo.
Camo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nomm manages to avoid it.
Camo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camo throws out a powerful jab.
Nomm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nomm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nomm avoids the body shot from Camo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhydrei Camo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nom Nomm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Camo stalks Nomm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nomm's face. Nomm staggers backwards, shaken.
Camo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camo digs a good hook to Nomm's body.
Camo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camo throws a right hand that Nomm ducks under and follows up with a left that Nomm also avoids with ease.
Camo misses with the combination.
Nomm throws a sloppy body shot
and Camo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camo lands a nice shot that snaps Nomm's head back.
Nomm is still on wobbly legs! Can Camo finish him?
Camo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nomm seems to have recovered his senses.
Nomm jabs at Camo's body.
Nomm shoots in for a double leg but Camo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camo wants to slow Nomm down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Nomm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camo is trying to defend but Nomm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nomm trying to pass the guard but Camo defending well.
Nomm trying to control the action but Camo is working from the bottom.
Camo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nomm looking to sit in guard and control but Camo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Camo tries to stand but Nomm is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nomm's guard.

Camo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nomm, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Nomm.
Nice shot by Camo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomm fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhydrei Camo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nomm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nomm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nomm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Nomm blocks the low kick.
Nomm shoots for a takedown but Camo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhydrei Camo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nom Nomm.
Nomm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camo drops his hands momentarily and Nomm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nomm on the side of the head.
Camo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nomm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nomm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camo swings widly with a right hand
and Nomm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camo throws the left hand but Nomm avoids the punch easily.
Camo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomm.
Camo throws a jab when Nomm was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camo throws a lazy right hand but Nomm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camo misses with a low kick as Nomm jumps back.
Camo misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nomm throws a hook but Camo avoids it easily.
Nom Nomm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nomm has his takedown stuffed
and Camo counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rhydrei Camo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camo, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhydrei Camo!
After winning the bout, Rhydrei Camo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.