PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 196 p4p, 30 weight class) and Sheikh Amun Ghosh (ranked 112 p4p, 19 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ghosh's choice of entrance music: Allah Gets Funky. Sheikh Amun Ghosh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ibrahim Camara's chin.

Camara
vs
Amun Ghosh

177 cm
28
203 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

180 cm
32
189 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghosh throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Camara lands with a kick to the temple. Ghosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camara scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Camara.

Camara forces Ghosh back against the cage and clinches.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Ghosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Camara blocking some punches.
Ghosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghosh lands a left hand.
Ghosh gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara blocking some punches.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ghosh.
Ghosh throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ghosh 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 tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Ghosh looks winded!
A short right from Camara.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghosh works on Camara's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
A short right from Ghosh on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ghosh.
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ghosh decides to pull guard.

Camara gets to his feet. Ghosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ghosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Camara really felt that one!
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Ghosh's head back.

Camara rushes Ghosh and presses him up against the cage.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh is working Camara over against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
Ghosh lands an uppercut.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh lands a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Ghosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghosh or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Camara.

Camara pushes Ghosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghosh lands with a left to the head.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghosh.
Ghosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ghosh pulls Camara into guard.

Ghosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ghosh is working an open guard so Camara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Camara.
Camara throws a hook but Ghosh avoids it easily.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Camara forces Ghosh back against the cage and clinches.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghosh.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Ghosh misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Ghosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ghosh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.

Ghosh manages to break the clinch.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camara instigates a clinch.
Ghosh blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghosh.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Ghosh presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ghosh successfully pulls guard.
Camara wants to stand but Ghosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ghosh is controlling Camara's posture.
Camara tries to stand but Ghosh is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh trying to control the position.

Ghosh is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara wants to stand but Ghosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ghosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Camara stands and steps away. Ghosh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Camara rushes Ghosh and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Camara lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghosh's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Camara lands a jab to Ghosh's midsection.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
Camara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Camara.
Camara avoids a kick to the body.
Ghosh lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Camara scores with the left hand. Ghosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ghosh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camara drives through and clinches with Ghosh against the cage.
Ghosh takes a shot to the head.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Ghosh digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghosh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud.
Ghosh lands with a right to the head.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghosh into the cage.
A short right from Ghosh.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with some punches.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghosh lands with a left to the head.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Ghosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara lands a right hand.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Ghosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Ghosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camara delivers a nice body kick.
Camara stuns Ghosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camara 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
A very excited looking Ibrahim Camara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.