PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Camoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camoes comes to the cage accompanied by One Love by BLUE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Camoes
vs
Areeno

170 cm
30
155 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

175 cm
31
155 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Camoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoes thuds his right hand into Areeno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Areeno lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Areeno.
Areeno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camoes throws out the jab.
Camoes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Camoes both land. Nice combination.
Camoes misses with a body shot.

Camoes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camoes working Areeno over with strikes.
Camoes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Areeno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Areeno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camoes scores with a couple of nice shots.

Camoes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camoes trying to pass the guard but Areeno defending well.
Camoes is keen to just control but Areeno is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camoes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Areeno defends it well.

Camoes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Areeno sees it coming and defends easily.
Areeno gets back to full guard.
Camoes 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.
Camoes trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.
Camoes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Areeno pulls Camoes in to control the position.
Camoes lands a couple of digs.
Areeno has control of Camoes's left arm, preventing Camoes from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camoes preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoes trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.
Areeno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camoes.
Camoes wants to pass the guard but Areeno is keeping the position.
Camoes passes Areeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Areeno won't allow Camoes to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Camoes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Camoes wants to control but Areeno is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is trying to stand.

Camoes 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.
Camoes prevents Areeno from improving his position.
Camoes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Areeno trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Camoes is staying active.
Camoes tries to pass to full mount but Areeno defends it.
Areeno is doing well to control the position and prevent Camoes from advancing to side control.
Camoes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areeno defending well though.
Areeno trying to hold on to Camoes's head to control him but Camoes postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Areeno.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areeno.
Areeno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve Areeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Camoes dives in and scores a takedown into Areeno's guard.
Camoes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Areeno is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camoes with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Camoes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Camoes throws the left hand but Areeno avoids the punch easily.

Camoes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Areeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Camoes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Areeno is holding Camoes down, trying to stall.
Areeno regains half guard, as Camoes was trying to land strikes.
Camoes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areeno defending well though.

Areeno is defending against the submission attempts here by Camoes.
Areeno wants to control but Camoes is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camoes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Areeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camoes.
Camoes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camoes trying to pass the guard but Areeno defending well.
Areeno wants to improve his position but Camoes is controlling well.
Camoes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Areeno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno keeping full guard, as Camoes tries to pass.
Areeno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camoes is one step ahead there.
Areeno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Camoes!

Areeno working for a submission but Camoes is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Camoes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoes is trying to escape the mount but Areeno keeps good control and instead manages to take Camoes's back.
Areeno doesn't have the hooks in and Camoes manages to turn into his guard.
Areeno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camoes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camoes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Areeno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camoes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Areeno looking for a guillotine here but Camoes defends easily.
Camoes passes Areeno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camoes lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoes passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Camoes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Camoes breaks from Areeno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Areeno tries to reverse the position but Camoes maintains control.
Camoes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Areeno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Areeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camoes pulls Areeno in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Camoes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Areeno throws a nice outside leg kick.

Camoes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Areeno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camoes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Areeno some visible discomfort.
The strikes coming from Camoes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Areeno is not content to let Camoes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Areeno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camoes throws an elbow but Areeno slips to the side and avoids it well.
Camoes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Areeno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Areeno trying to pass the guard but Camoes defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoes is staying active underneath Areeno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Areeno prevents Camoes from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camoes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Areeno stopping the sweep attempt from Camoes.

Areeno stands up from Camoes's guard - Areeno perhaps looking for a knockout.
Areeno is looking to land body kicks.
Areeno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Camoes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steve Areeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camoes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Areeno is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areeno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Camoes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno content just to control the position here.
Fabricio Camoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camoes is squirming around, avoiding Areeno's attempts to control the action.
Areeno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camoes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Camoes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Areeno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camoes is looking for a sweep. Areeno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Areeno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Areeno was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Areeno moves out of range as Camoes strikes.
Areeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Areeno staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camoes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Areeno.
Areeno is looking to slow Camoes down with leg kicks.
Areeno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Fabricio Camoes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camoes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Areeno - the referee stops the clock and Camoes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Areeno. Camoes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fabricio Camoes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areeno throws a nice inside leg kick.

Camoes gets a takedown into half guard.
Camoes is trying to control the action in half guard but Areeno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Areeno is looking to control Camoes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Areeno avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Camoes wants to take a breather but Areeno is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Areeno.
I think Camoes 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Camoes!
Fabricio Camoes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.