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Event:
PSE 28
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body. We've been informed that Camara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from OnYerKiester misses. A big right from OnYerKiester misses. Camara with the counter takedown but OnYerKiester avoids it easily. OnYerKiester lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by OnYerKiester's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Camara closes this distance looking for a takedown but OnYerKiester circles away. OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it. OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it. Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara dives in for a single leg takedown but OnYerKiester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Camara moves out of range as OnYerKiester strikes. OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
OnYerKiester with a hook.#T1# OnYerKiester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OnYerKiester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camara. PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. Camara tries to move into range but OnYerKiester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Camara misses with a takedown attempt - OnYerKiester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Camara shoots in and drives through. OnYerKiester sprawls well. Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.#TD2# Camara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. OnYerKiester tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Camara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Camara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. OnYerKiester is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. OnYerKiester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! OnYerKiester controlling the position for now. OnYerKiester continues to stall. OnYerKiester tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#SUB2# Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but OnYerKiester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# OnYerKiester is trying is best to control the position here. Camara not landing any meaningful shots this time. OnYerKiester is trying is best to control the position here. OnYerKiester tries to kick Camara off but Camara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Camara 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.
OnYerKiester wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura but OnYerKiester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage. The fighters are battling for position here. OnYerKiester manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. OnYerKiester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. OnYerKiester controlling the position. Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom. #T4# OnYerKiester wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. OnYerKiester pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. OnYerKiester looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Camara drops back looking for a leg! OnYerKiester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OnYerKiester manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into OnYerKiester's guard. Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Camara throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely. Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Camara throws a one two combo.
OnYerKiester lands with a straight right. Camara didn't see that one coming. OnYerKiester lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camara or perhaps it was just good defense by OnYerKiester, which made it look bad. OnYerKiester is looking to wear down Camara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Camara fails to land the takedown. OnYerKiester stuffs the takedown attempt from Camara. Camara gets slowly back to his feet. OnYerKiester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
#TD2# Camara gets a takedown into half guard. OnYerKiester is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T1# OnYerKiester is looking to escape. OnYerKiester keeping hold of Camara's head, controlling as best he can. OnYerKiester wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#SUB2# Camara 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Camara is working for a kimura but OnYerKiester is defending it quite comfortably.
OnYerKiester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground. Camara trying to control from half guard but OnYerKiester is working away. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. OnYerKiester holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. OnYerKiester is positioning himself well to prevent Camara advancing to mount. #SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura but OnYerKiester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage. Camara trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but OnYerKiester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OnYerKiester is trying to stand back up but Camara is controlling him
OnYerKiester trying to control here.
#SUB2# Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OnYerKiester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara. #T3# OnYerKiester wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara prevents OnYerKiester from improving his position. OnYerKiester is holding on to half guard well. Camara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. OnYerKiester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camara. OnYerKiester is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. OnYerKiester gets full guard.#T4# Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom. Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Camara 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. Azizi Camara has got the better of the ground game so far. Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom. Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around? Camara throws a big right hand that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! OnYerKiester wants to sweep but no luck. OnYerKiester is controlling Camara's posture. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azizi Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# OnYerKiester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara blocks a jab. OnYerKiester stuffs the takedown attempt from Camara. Camara gets slowly back to his feet. OnYerKiester is looking to counter punch. Camara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. OnYerKiester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head. Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OnYerKiester tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OnYerKiester to the ground. OnYerKiester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. OnYerKiester lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OnYerKiester swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara feints the counter takedown. OnYerKiester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. OnYerKiester lands with a nice body punch. OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice body punch from OnYerKiester. #T1# OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice body punch from OnYerKiester. Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab.#TD2# Camara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. OnYerKiester manages to get to full guard.
Camara stops OnYerKiester from standing up. Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OnYerKiester swivels though and keeps the full guard. OnYerKiester is controlling Camara's posture.#T2# OnYerKiester wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting OnYerKiester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. OnYerKiester controlling the position. Camara preventing the sweep. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Camara throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely. OnYerKiester pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position. Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but OnYerKiester is retaining full guard. #T3# OnYerKiester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. OnYerKiester controlling Camara's posture. Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Camara shoots in and gets a takedown into OnYerKiester's guard.#SUB2# Camara drops back looking for a leg! OnYerKiester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OnYerKiester manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into OnYerKiester's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# OnYerKiester keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Camara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Camara wants to control from the top but OnYerKiester keeps moving. OnYerKiester trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Camara 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. Camara prevents OnYerKiester from getting back to his feet. Camara throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. OnYerKiester is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture. Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester.
And that's the end of the fight! PutinYa OnYerKiester showed his dominance in that final round. I think OnYerKiester 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester! After the big win, PutinYa OnYerKiester made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. The defeated Azizi Camara had this to say: 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'.
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Event:
PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Camara takes one to the chin there. Camara goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward. Sullivan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Camara dives in for a single leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Camara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sullivan.#CUT2# It looks like Azizi Camara has been cut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sullivan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Camara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Camara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Camara fails with the takedown. Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Camara blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy. Sullivan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Sullivan jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well. Camara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side. Sullivan feints the counter takedown. John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet. Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Sullivan throws a body kick that misses. Camara feinted with a counter takedown. Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but Camara moves his leg out of the way. Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sullivan to the ground. Sullivan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.#T2# A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target. Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it. Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sullivan swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
#TD# Camara drives through with a takedown into Sullivan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Camara being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB# Camara drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Camara as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sullivan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Camara! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Camara ducks under a wild hook from Heavy. A decent looking cross lands there for Heavy.#TD2# Heavy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camara to score an easy takedown into full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Heavy has his feet on Camara's thighs here. He's pushed Camara off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Camara screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Top Heavy! During a confident post fight interview, Top Heavy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Azizi Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'.
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Event:
DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Number throws a right hand that Camara ducks under and follows up with a left that Camara also avoids with ease. Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Number rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camara moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Number misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Number throws a right hand that Camara ducks under and follows up with a left that Camara also avoids with ease. Camara fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Camara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Number as he avoids it easily. Number swinging wildly here.
It looked like Camara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Number will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Number stuffs the takedown. Number drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camara defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Camara misses with a takedown attempt - Number sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Number fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Number is quick to defend against it.#TD# Camara looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camara won't allow Number to sweep him here. #T1# Camara is working Number over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Number utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Number is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. Camara advances position into side control!#SUB# Camara is working to tighten his grip on Number's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Number has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Camara is really squeezing tight and eventually Number passes out! Camara breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Mason lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Camara shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Camara scores with a takedown into Mason's guard. Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Camara wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. Camara content to stall in guard here. Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Camara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Camara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mason keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Camara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Camara seems to have locked his on tight now - Mason screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Camara, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronerio Gracie (ranked 7349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azizi Camara (ranked 3602 p4p, 486 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Azizi Camara enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronerio Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Azizi Camara! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie. Camara with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily. Camara gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Camara Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control. Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Camara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Camara tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camara is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt. Gracie is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. Camara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily. Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camara trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard. Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Camara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily. Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Gracie trying to control the position.
Camara trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. Camara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Camara Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camara, who protects the arm well. Camara prevents Gracie from moving into mount. Camara struggling a bit here. Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Camara's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Camara is defending well. Gracie working away. Camara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Camara Camara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (8) Camara Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Camara keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Camara is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Camara working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Gracie trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. Camara is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Camara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (8) Camara Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (11) vs (8) Camara Gracie moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (14) vs (8) Camara
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish. Camara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Camara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (14) vs (10) Camara Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (10) Camara Camara looking to control.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted. Camara keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Camara keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (12) Camara Camara drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into Gracie's guard. Camara is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (20) vs (12) Camara Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (20) vs (14) Camara Camara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (22) vs (14) Camara Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard. Gracie is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.
Camara trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt. Camara actively working from the bottom here. Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Gracie 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.
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Camara looking for submissions off his back. Camara actively working from the bottom here. Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Camara looks winded! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is working for an americana but Camara has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gracie was thinking about the submission.
And that's the end of the fight! Gracie takes the fight on points by 22 to 14. A victorious Ronerio Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Azizi Camara spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azizi Camara (ranked 3554 p4p, 480 weight class) and Don Evela (ranked 6511 p4p, 682 weight class). Evela has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Azizi Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Evela! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Evela is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
Evela looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Evela Evela is sitting in close to Camara's body. Camara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Evela is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Evela is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Camara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Azizi Camara! After the fight, Azizi Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Don Evela was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck it.'. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 7598 p4p, 721 weight class) and Azizi Camara (ranked 3485 p4p, 465 weight class). Roger Gauthier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azizi Camara! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Camara moves into the clinch. Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Gauthier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gauthier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Camara darts in and clinches Gauthier up against the ropes. Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gauthier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Camara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gauthier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Roger Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. Camara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Camara manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gauthier (0) vs (4) Camara Gauthier is looking for a sweep. Gauthier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gauthier (2) vs (4) Camara We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gauthier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Camara is looking to control Gauthier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Gauthier wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Camara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gauthier defends well. Camara working a defensive guard but Gauthier manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gauthier (5) vs (4) Camara
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camara is trying to improve his position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Camara is not content to let Gauthier control the position. Camara is trying to improve his position. Gauthier trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camara can't do much from the bottom here. Camara tries to buck Gauthier off but Gauthier is having none of it. Camara wants to control but Gauthier postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Camara struggling a bit here. Gauthier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Camara is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gauthier trying to control the position but Camara is working away. Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Gauthier dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gauthier trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. Camara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gauthier is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gauthier (7) vs (4) Camara Gauthier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Camara is squirming around, avoiding Gauthier's attempts to control the action. Camara just holding on. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Gauthier looking to control and managing it successfully. Gauthier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground. Gauthier avoids the attempt from Camara to control. Gauthier prevents Camara from getting the reversal. Camara tries to hold on but Gauthier pushes him away. Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Camara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Camara tries to roll over but Gauthier keeps him under control. Camara trying to control here.
Camara won't allow Gauthier to pass to mount. Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Camara being controlled here, momentarily. Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gauthier trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. Gauthier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Camara working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. Camara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gauthier is defending well. Camara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gauthier has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Camara celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NJMMA XS 1
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Hagoma throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hagoma leaves Camara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Camara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hagoma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camara somewhat. Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara fails with the takedown. Hektor Hagoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara. Hagoma scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Azizi Camara has been cut. Hagoma throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camara. Hagoma looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range. Camara shoots in and drives through. Hagoma sprawls well. We've been told by Hagoma's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hagoma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Camara shoots in and drives through. Hagoma sprawls well. Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hagoma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Hagoma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camara in his tracks. Camara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagoma circles away. Hagoma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hagoma lands with a shot to the body. Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hagoma counters with a lovely straight right hand! Camara looks winded! Hagoma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Camara has his takedown stuffed and Hagoma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Camara is rocked! Hagoma lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Camara head around and knocks him out cold! Hagoma hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hektor Hagoma! Hektor Hagoma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. In defeat, Azizi Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'.
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Event:
NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage. I was talking to Camara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2# Wood is trying to trip Camara. He has hold of a leg but Camara is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wood persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB# Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well. Camara wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him. Camara trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position. #SUB# Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Wood looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Camara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wood escapes and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control! Camara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wood has just dragged him back down to the mat. Camara is looking for a sweep. Camara takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Camara is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wood is controlling him well.#SU2# Wood has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Azizi Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Camara misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2##CL# Camara rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage. Camara prevents a body shot from Wood. Camara working aggressively here.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Camara lands an uppercut.#BC2# Wood breaks from the clinch.
Camara lands a two punch combo.
#CUT# It looks like Marcus Wood has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Camara lands with a cross. Camara fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Camara takes the fight into the clinch. Camara lands with a right to the head. Wood lands with a left to the head. Camara cracks Wood with a nice body shot.#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Camara. Camara scores with a nice hook to the head. Wood jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Camara wants a takedown.
Camara just leaning against Wood, taking a breather. Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Camara misses with the head strike.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Camara blocks an uppercut.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Camara lands an uppercut. Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Camara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4# Camara working aggressively here.
#BC2# Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Camara and sends Wood crashing to the mat! Camara follows him down to the mat - Wood regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Wood is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Marcus Wood's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Camara tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB# Camara is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
#SUB# Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wood tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azizi Camara dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Wood's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Camara has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land. Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Camara is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood. Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD# Camara ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Camara no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Wood prevents Camara from getting back to his feet. #SUB# Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Camara has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though. Camara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?#SUB# Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Camara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wood doesn't defend quickly enough and Camara has managed to lock this one up! Can Wood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Camara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
7 April prelims
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Camara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Camara moves in looking to clinch but Lloyd pushes him off. Lloyd is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lloyd lands a nice shot that snaps Camara's head back.
A combination from Camara does no damage. Camara tries to clinch and Lloyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Camara drives through and clinches with Lloyd against the cage.
Camara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lloyd.#BC# Lloyd breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Lloyd circles away.
Lloyd is looking to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch. Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center. A counter left hand to the body from Lloyd misses its target. Camara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut. Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Azizi Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lloyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Camara wants to clinch and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Camara tries to clinch but Lloyd is having none of it. Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2# Camara instigates a clinch. A short body shot lands from Lloyd as the two fighters clinch.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lloyd.
Lloyd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Camara. Camara is trying to maintain a safe position but Lloyd gets an underhook and turns Camara into the cage.#BC# Lloyd breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lloyd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Camara tries to clinch up. Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Lloyd circles away.
#T2# Camara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Camara tries to clinch there but Lloyd circles away.
Lloyd clobbers Camara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Camara takes the fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lloyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camara up against the cage. Lloyd lands with a light punch inside. Camara takes a shot to the head. #BC# Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing. It looks like Lloyd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Lloyd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lloyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lloyd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Camara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lloyd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Lloyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lloyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Lloyd has managed to clinch.
Lloyd leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lloyd with a nice cross. Lloyd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Lloyd circles away.
Camara tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lloyd counters with a nice body shot. Camara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lloyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4# Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes. Lloyd misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely. Camara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camara tries to clinch up but Lloyd circles away and keeps his distance. Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.#TD2# Camara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lloyd!#SU2# Camara stands up and we're back to a striking position. Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It looked like Lloyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Camara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut. Camara moves to clinch but Lloyd breaks away and Lloyd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking. Lloyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Camara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lloyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lloyd dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Camara tries to clinch and Lloyd counters with a lovely shot to the body. A combination from Camara does no damage. Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Lloyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Camara looks to clinch and Lloyd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lloyd digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Camara tries to clinch but Lloyd is having none of it. Camara tries to clinch there but Lloyd circles away.
Lloyd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camara eats them both and turns towards Lloyd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Camara misses with a combination
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lloyd throws a hook but Camara blocks it.#CL2# Camara clinches. Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lloyd. Camara trying to stall but Lloyd improves his position.
#T1# Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd. #BC# Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Camara wants to clinch. Lloyd is looking to counter punch. Camara takes a body punch but keeps moving. Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Camara clinches. Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Lloyd.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A short left from Lloyd. A short left from Lloyd. Lloyd stops a takedown attempt from Camara.
Lloyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around? Lloyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lloyd lands a nice uppercut. 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 takes a shot to the head. Camara stalling in the clinch but Lloyd improves position. Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Camara is rocked! Lloyd misses with some punches.
Camara is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him? Camara blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd. Lloyd dips a shoulder and cracks Camara with a mighty uppercut! Camara falls back against the cage and Lloyd unloads with a barrage of strikes! Camara is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lloyd screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lloyd! Frank Lloyd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Free Bands inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight. Azizi Camara spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'.
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Event:
CCF FN 13:Zoid vs Moore
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Gleaves rushes Camara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camara as Gleaves tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Camara. Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gleaves misses with a takedown attempt - Camara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Camara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gleaves has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Camara. Camara tries to clinch up but Gleaves circles away and keeps his distance. Gleaves feinted with a counter takedown. Gleaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara. Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Camara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleaves circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Camara closes the distance and clinches. Gleaves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camara prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monson Gleaves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gleaves wants a takedown but no success here.
Camara avoiding damage.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside. Camara scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##TD# Gleaves lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gleaves is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Gleaves has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Camara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gleaves is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Camara pulls down on the head and he's put Gleaves to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azizi Camara! Azizi Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Kidman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kidman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Camara counters with a two punch combo. Camara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Camara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kidman's guard. Camara wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving. Camara looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara won't allow Kidman to sweep him here. #SUB# Camara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kidman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Camara has Kidman in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kidman defends it easily.#T1##SUB# Camara is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kidman has his hands clasped together but Camara extends and breaks Kidman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Camara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azizi Camara! In his post fight interview, Azizi Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Billy Kidman had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Event:
CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Moore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Camara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Camara, into his guard. #REVB# Moore stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Camara is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it. We've been hearing good reports from Camara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Moore has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Camara! Moore landing strikes from the mount. Moore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Camara's face.
Camara is trying desperately to improve position. Camara tries to hold on but Moore postures up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moore prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T1# Moore landing shots from mount. Moore lands with some strikes. Moore landing punches. Camara is working to get back to half guard.
Camara tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away. Moore with shots to the head and body - Camara looks very uncomfortable down there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Camara wants to control but Moore is having none of it. Camara working to try and regain half guard.
#T2# Camara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't. Moore with the ground and pound from mount. Moore lands with some strikes.#ROC2# Camara is rocked! Moore working Camara over with strikes here. Oh Camara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Moore postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Camara in real trouble here! The ref calls for Camara to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore! After winning the bout, Carl Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Azizi Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Black Lives Matter !!!'.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Nice jab there from Camara. Camara works the jab nicely. No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara. Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Camara throws a body shot but no joy. Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Camara shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Camara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out. Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Camara fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Camara tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara fails to land the takedown. Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camara defends it well. Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Camara throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range. Camara misses with an uppercut. Franco saw that one coming. Camara darts in trying to clinch#TD2# so Franco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Franco works over Camara with some ground and pound from guard. Franco stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Franco is in close to Camara's body, working some short punches and elbows. Franco throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2# Franco lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Franco tries to strike from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Franco trying to strike off his back.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco striking off his back but it's not causing Camara any problems. Camara wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position. Franco throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3# Franco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big left from Camara misses. And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Camara gets caught napping as Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Camara manages to retain guard.#SUB# Franco stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Camara throws up his legs and catches Franco in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Franco tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Camara! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Azizi Camara! In his post fight interview, Azizi Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1# Camara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara walks into a jab. Camara misses with a left hand and McNasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Camara misses with a right hand and McNasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Azizi Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Camara takes one to the chin there. Camara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McNasty defends it nicely. Camara shoots for a takedown but McNasty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Camara jabs McNasty to the body, keeping him at a distance. Camara works McNasty's body with a nice hook. McNasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McNasty lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Camara misses with a takedown #CL2# and McNasty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McNasty. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara is trying to pull guard but McNasty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Camara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice left hand lands by McNasty.
Camara tries to pull guard but McNasty won't allow it.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch. Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Camara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McNasty to keep the fight standing. Camara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNasty just stands there and leans against the cage. Camara misses with a body punch.
McNasty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McNasty blocking some punches.
#T2# Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNasty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McNasty scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head. McNasty is working Camara over against the cage. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McNasty has eaten all the pies! Camara goes for a takedown attempt but McNasty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and McNasty counters with a right hand to the body. Camara throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mister McNasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Camara throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and McNasty moves into the clinch. Camara wants a takedown but no success here.
McNasty blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNasty. A short right from McNasty on the inside. #T3# McNasty lands with a short shot to the head. McNasty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Camara wants to take the fight to the mat but McNasty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Camara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Camara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNasty after a bit of a struggle. A short uppercut from McNasty. McNasty scores with a nice hook to the head. McNasty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by McNasty. McNasty pushes Camara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A body shot lands from McNasty.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch. Camara misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNasty pushes Camara against the cage. McNasty is working some dirty boxing. McNasty pushes off with a quick right hook! Camara goes down! Camara tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McNasty moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Ireland moves into the clinch. Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ireland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Camara has Ireland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ireland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Camara jumps guard.
Ireland's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ireland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ireland controls from within his opponent's guard. Ireland postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ireland wants to stand but Camara has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ireland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Camara is tightening it up a little... Ireland has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ireland reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ireland taps out! Nice BJJ there by Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Azizi Camara!
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