PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 24455 p4p, 6623 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 136 p4p, 118 weight class). Tommy Gunn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Camacho
vs
Gunn

190 cm
28
210
10 - 9 - 0

182 cm
26
217
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camacho has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch.
Camacho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Camacho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camacho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunn looking to stall.
Camacho with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Camacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Camacho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho lands a damaging elbow.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Camacho scores a nice knee to the body.
Gunn looks winded!
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Camacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Camacho has Gunn pushed against the cage.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camacho is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Gunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camacho is working for takedown but Gunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camacho landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho landing knees to the body.
Camacho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camacho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Gunn stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Tommy Gunn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Camacho shoots for a takedown but Gunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Camacho clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho crunches a lovely knee into Gunn's ribcage.
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camacho wants a takedown.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camacho presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Camacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho pushes Gunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Gunn stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Camacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to push Camacho away but Camacho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camacho smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Camacho takes the fight into the clinch.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunn tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camacho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Camacho lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunn prevents it.
Camacho pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn 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 lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Camacho works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Camacho digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gunn misses with a head kick.
Camacho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camacho checks it well.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunn sprawls and moves away.
Crunch! Camacho slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunn is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camacho.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camacho forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camacho walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
A jab from Camacho does it's job there.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Camacho dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Camacho's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Gunn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Macho Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camacho is defended easily by Gunn.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn lands a head kick. Camacho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn lands a high kick!
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.

Camacho instigates a clinch.
Camacho is working Gunn over against the cage.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camacho down to the mat. Camacho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Camacho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.

Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Macho Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Camacho prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gunn fails to pull guard.
Gunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camacho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Nice body punch from Camacho - that landed with a thud.

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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Camacho!
Macho Camacho is the new super heavyweight champion!