Flair 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Long Lang (ranked 6663 p4p, 3891 weight class) and Major Pain (ranked 700 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lang
vs
Pain

183 cm
19
225
3 - 8 - 0

187 cm
26
216
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Pain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain throws a body kick that misses.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lang clinches.
Pain stops a takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lang breaks the clinch.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Lang leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lang pulls guard successfully.
Lang is striking from the bottom but Pain uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.

Pain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pain fails with the takedown

and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
Pain looks winded!
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lang manages to break the clinch.

Lang gets a clinch.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lang looking to control but Pain passes into half guard.
Lang wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lang is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?
Pain prevents Lang from improving his position.
We've been informed that Pain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lang trying to control but Pain postures up.

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

Pain is looking for submissions but instead, Lang has regained full guard.
Pain postures up.

Lang has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lang tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lang appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pain misses with the combination.

Lang gets a double leg takedown into Pain's guard.

Pain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lang is working Pain over against the cage.

Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang jumps guard but Pain stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lang pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain stops Lang from standing up.
Pain postures up.
Lang is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lang, not yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Pain tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Lang drops back down to his feet.
Lang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lang fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain misses with a low kick.
Lang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lang instigates a clinch.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
Lang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.
Lang avoids the head kick by Pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Lang moves into the clinch.

Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lang tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Lang lands a high kick!

Lang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lang.
Pain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lang trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pain is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lang.
Lang has knee on belly momentarily but Pain bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lang is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pain avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Lang trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pain is fending him off so far but Lang persists. Nope, Pain circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Long Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pain to the ground. Lang is now in Pain's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Lang trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lang postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.
Pain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lang sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense.
Pain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lang with a body shot.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pain pinned against the cage. Pain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang shoots in and drives through. Pain sprawls well.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Long Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Pain catches Lang right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Major Pain.
I think Lang 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Long Lang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Tate (ranked 6294 p4p, 6321 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 99 p4p, 100 weight class). Tommy Gunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tate
vs
Gunn

180 cm
19
210
3 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
217
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gunn counters with a single leg into guard. Tate didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate working a defensive guard here.
Tate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunn controls the pace.
Tate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tate is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tate avoid being mounted?

Gunn stands up out of the half guard.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Tate - just one landing.
A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate misses the shot to the body.
Gunn feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tate throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Tate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate lands a right hook to the body.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.

Gunn lands a big head kick that sends Tate tumbling to the mat! Gunn takes a step backwards and waves Tate back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate.
Tate lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tate seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gunn shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tate is backing up but Gunn catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tate covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gunn Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 24480 p4p, 24614 weight class) and Jon Talbain (ranked 114 p4p, 223 weight class). Jon Talbain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Camacho
vs
Talbain

190 cm
28
210
8 - 9 - 0

210 cm
26
287
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Talbain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Talbain counter with a right hand.

It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Camacho darts in looking for a takedown but Talbain gets double underhooks and turns Camacho into the cage.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Talbain is pressed up against the cage. Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talbain down to the mat. Talbain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Talbain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbain somewhat.

Camacho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talbain, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camacho smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camacho moves into range and clinches up with Talbain.
Talbain stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Talbain trying to land knees to the body.
Talbain looking for a takedown.
Talbain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camacho throws an elbow but misses.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camacho tries to work over Talbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Talbain manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Talbain blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Talbain controls the action.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
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!
Camacho prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Talbain looking to stall.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho missing with knees to the body.
Camacho stalls.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talbain is defending well for now.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talbain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Camacho just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
Camacho is working Talbain over against the cage.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Talbain is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Talbain manages to get underhooks.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Camacho managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain.
Talbain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talbain fails to pull guard.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Camacho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain wants to get back to striking at distance but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho 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!
Camacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Camacho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Camacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talbain pinned against the cage. Talbain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talbain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talbain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camacho avoids it really well and circles away.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho throws a jab when Talbain was well out of range.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camacho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Talbain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Talbain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camacho's waist but Camacho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talbain off to one side.
Macho Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talbain as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camacho pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Talbain is trying to push Camacho away but Camacho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Talbain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talbain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camacho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camacho misses with a knee strike.
Talbain misses with some punches.
Camacho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Camacho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Talbain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.

Camacho pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Talbain tries to pull guard but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho lands a good knee to the midsection. Talbain won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Camacho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Talbain after a bit of a struggle.
Macho Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain gets underhooks to prevent Camacho's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.

Talbain jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camacho postures up.
Talbain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camacho's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Camacho has his foot on Talbain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talbain works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Talbain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talbain is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talbain is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Talbain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Talbain is controlling well.
Camacho is staying active underneath Talbain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Talbain stalling away here and it's allowed Camacho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talbain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Talbain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talbain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Camacho looking to control.
Talbain wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.

Camacho looking for a guillotine here but Talbain defends easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Talbain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talbain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Talbain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Macho Camacho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Talbain.
A jab from Talbain misses.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talbain avoids it really well and circles away.

Camacho has Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Talbain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camacho to keep the fight standing.
Talbain prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talbains head.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talbain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Talbain swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Talbain's ribcage. Talbain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Talbain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Talbain's head.
Camacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macho Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talbain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Talbain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camacho prevents it.
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho prevents the takedown attempt.
Talbain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Camacho.
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho is working for takedown but Talbain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Talbain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camacho uses from the top position.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talbain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Camacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talbain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talbain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Talbain is retaining full guard.
Camacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camacho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camacho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Camacho!