PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rien Aerts (ranked 4864 p4p, 4741 weight class) and Macho Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 589 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aerts
vs
Camacho

190 cm
18
218
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rien Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho throws a head kick that half lands.
Camacho lands with a kick to the temple. Aerts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camacho fails with the takedown.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
Aerts throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Aerts leaves Camacho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Rien Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.
Aerts lands with an uppercut that bounces Camacho off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Camacho takes the fight into the clinch.
Aerts tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aerts prevents the takedown attempt.
Aerts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
A frustrated look appears on Aerts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aerts letting Camacho take a breather here.
Aerts misses with a body punch.
Camacho pushes Aerts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Camacho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Camacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aerts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camacho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camacho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Aerts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.
Aerts has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
Aerts throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Camacho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Camacho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camacho working some strikes from top position.
Camacho postures up in Aerts's guard and throws a big left but Aerts blocks it.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Aerts is trying to hold Camacho in close to prevent damage but Camacho has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho with the ground and pound but Aerts uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho works over Aerts with some ground and pound from guard.
Camacho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aerts has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Camacho works over Aerts with some ground and pound from guard.
Camacho is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Aerts has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Aerts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camacho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camacho works over Aerts with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throwing strikes but missing.
Camacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aerts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Camacho distracts Aerts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aerts being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aerts avoids it really well and circles away.
Camacho lands a high kick!
Rien Aerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
A big left from Aerts misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - Aerts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aerts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aerts missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rien Aerts is winning the standup battle so far.
Aerts throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Camacho misses.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aerts as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Aerts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rien Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Aerts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aerts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Camacho.
Camacho lands an elbow that stopped Aerts in his tracks for a moment.
Camacho is leaning against Aerts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
Camacho is pushing Aerts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aerts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Aerts fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Camacho to work.
Camacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camacho pushes Aerts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aerts takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
Aerts working aggressively here.
Aerts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho has Aerts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aerts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aerts works on Camacho's body with a couple of short punches.
Camacho blocks an elbow strike.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Aerts.
Camacho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aerts's efforts to push away.
Aerts throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho prevents Aerts from breaking the clinch.
Camacho connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Aerts's head.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
Aerts is trying to break free.
Camacho has Aerts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aerts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camacho as Aerts tries to tie him up.
Aerts avoiding damage as Camacho throws knees to the body.
Aerts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho is trying to drag Aerts to the mat but Aerts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aerts tries to circle away but Camacho has him pinned against the cage.
Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aerts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aerts misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Aerts can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Camacho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aerts throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Aerts tries to work over Camacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aerts has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Camacho moves out of range as Aerts strikes.
Aerts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aerts.

It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Aerts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camacho counters with a left to the body.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Aerts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aerts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Camacho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aerts wants to sweep but no luck.
Camacho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Camacho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aerts's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Aerts defends the submission attempt.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aerts tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
Camacho uses his free foot to push down on Aerts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aerts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Camacho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Camacho breaks from Aerts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aerts can't escape the position.
Camacho with a couple of short strikes.
Camacho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aerts's face.
Camacho is landing with some decent strikes but Aerts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Camacho has hold of Aerts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aerts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Camacho raining down shots from the mount!
Macho Camacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho with the ground and pound from mount.
Camacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aerts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camacho on the ground.
Camacho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camacho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Camacho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Camacho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Aerts is rocked!
Camacho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Aerts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho lands a big shot there that rocks Aerts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aerts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camacho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camacho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Camacho! Aerts is hurt baaadly! Camacho is firing away with more strikes - Aerts is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Camacho!