PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Cameltoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardin
vs
Cameltoe

222 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
263 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan Cameltoe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hardin pushes Cameltoe up against the cage in a clinch.

Cameltoe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardin is trying to keep an underhook but Cameltoe manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin is working hard here to advance position.
Hardin is trying to stand back up but Cameltoe is controlling him

Cameltoe is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cameltoe to get the leverage.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cameltoe is working away from the top position though.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cameltoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardin sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardin tries to roll over but Cameltoe keeps him under control.
Hardin is not content to let Cameltoe control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.

Cameltoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cameltoe looks winded!
Hardin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameltoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Cameltoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardin defends it well.
Hardin trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Cameltoe seems content to control.
Hardin trying to control but Cameltoe postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cameltoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hardin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cameltoe pulls his head out easily.

Hardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Cameltoe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is doing well to control the position and prevent Cameltoe from advancing to side control.
Hardin trying to control but Cameltoe postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardin wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cameltoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cameltoe drops back looking for a leg! Hardin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardin manages to kick Cameltoe off! Cameltoe jumps back into Hardin's guard.

Cameltoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cameltoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cameltoe won't allow Hardin to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Cameltoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hardin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cameltoe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardin is on top in guard.

Hardin lands a couple of elbows.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Cameltoe had control of the position.
Hardin content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Cameltoe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cameltoe controls Hardin momentarily but Hardin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cameltoe is breathing heavily.
Hardin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cameltoe keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
Cameltoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hardin wants to control but Cameltoe is keeping busy.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.
Cameltoe working the head and body with strikes.
Cameltoe is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.
Cameltoe thows a huge punch but Hardin dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardin has his hands on Cameltoe's head, controlling the position.
Cameltoe trying to control but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cameltoe is fighting to break Hardin's control of his arms but Hardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cameltoe trying to control but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Cameltoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardin lands a decent punch to the body there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Cameltoe postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hardin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cameltoe walks away with a smile on his face. Hardin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cameltoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Cameltoe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hardin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cameltoe's guard! Nice work there by Hardin!
Hardin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardin postures up in Cameltoe's guard and throws a big left but Cameltoe blocks it.
Cameltoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardin landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cameltoe looking to control.
Hardin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cameltoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan Cameltoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cameltoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameltoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Hardin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cameltoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cameltoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hardin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardin trying to hold on to Cameltoe's head to control him but Cameltoe postures up.
Hardin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardin working a defensive guard here.
Cameltoe wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameltoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardin is keeping the position for now.
Cameltoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameltoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cameltoe postures up.
Cameltoe is fighting to break Hardin's control of his arms but Hardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hardin trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Cameltoe gets the takedown into side control.

Hardin sneaks out the side door and pushes Cameltoe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hardin.

Hardin drives through and clinches with Cameltoe against the cage.

Cameltoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameltoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardin defending well though.
Hardin tries to roll over but Cameltoe keeps him under control.

Cameltoe is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cameltoe to get the leverage.
Hardin is looking to control Cameltoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardin avoid being mounted?

Cameltoe is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameltoe is keen to just control but Hardin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cameltoe scoring with some ground and pound.
Cameltoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cameltoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Cameltoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardin managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hardin clinches with his opponent.

Cameltoe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardin is trying to keep an underhook but Cameltoe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardin trying to control from the bottom.
Cameltoe looks to land a strike but Hardin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cameltoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardin is pulling down on Cameltoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Cameltoe, at least for the moment.
Cameltoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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 Edmundo Hardin.
I think Hardin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Hardin!