PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Camel Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Camel Jr
vs
Strong

182 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Camel Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Strong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Camel Jr lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camel Jr counters with a body kick.
Camel Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Camel Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camel Jr but Camel Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Camel Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Strong.
Camel Jr misses with a straight left.
Camel Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camel Jr can pounce on him.
Camel Jr throws a head kick that Strong semi-blocks.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camel Jr circles away.
Strong throws a head kick but Camel Jr moves out of range.
Strong looks winded!
Camel Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Strong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camel Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe Camel Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Camel Jr.
Strong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Camel Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camel Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Camel Jr tenderised Strong's leg. Strong is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camel Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Strong in the body.
Camel Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick from Camel Jr lands but Strong takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Camel Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camel Jr throws a shot to the body.
Camel Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strong will feel that in the morning.
Camel Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strong. That did some damage!
Camel Jr scores with a head kick.
Camel Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Camel Jr catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Camel Jr as Strong shoots in.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camel Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strong moves into the clinch.
Camel Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Camel Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camel Jr has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camel Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camel Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Camel Jr wants to stall.
Strong is trying to force a seperation but Camel Jr has the dominant position.
Camel Jr tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Camel Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Strong.
Camel Jr is looking to control Strong's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camel Jr has his back to the cage.
Camel Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong can't get the takedown.
Camel Jr misses with some punches.
Strong has Camel Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Camel Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camel Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Strong is looking for a takedown.

Camel Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camel Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Camel Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Camel Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Strong.
Camel Jr lands a jab.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camel Jr as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Camel Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Camel Jr pushes Strong away with a front kick.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camel Jr.
Strong wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Camel Jr which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Camel Jr.
A head kick from Camel Jr lands but Strong takes it in his stride.
Camel Jr throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Camel Jr. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
Strong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camel Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Camel Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Camel Jr does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camel Jr, right into the meat.
Camel Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Camel Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Camel Jr as Strong shoots in.
Joe Camel Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Strong.
Strong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strong wants to clinch up but Camel Jr keeps it at a distance.
Camel Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Camel Jr lands a high kick!
A jab lands there for Camel Jr.
Camel Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camel Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joe Camel Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Strong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong.
Good leg kick by Camel Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camel Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camel Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though.
Camel Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camel Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Camel Jr backing up. Camel Jr nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
Nathan Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camel Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strong's sensitive parts.
Strong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camel Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camel Jr.
Camel Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camel Jr but Camel Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Camel Jr is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Camel Jr misses with a hook

and Strong moves into the clinch.
Camel Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong is trying to break free.
Camel Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Camel Jr's efforts to push away.
Strong has had enough of the clinch but Camel Jr keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camel Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camel Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strong blocks a body shot from Camel Jr.

Strong pulls guard successfully.

Camel Jr stands and steps away. Strong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
An inside leg kick lands from Camel Jr.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camel Jr swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camel Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Camel Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Camel Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong throws a series of punches but Camel Jr avoids them all with ease.
Camel Jr scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camel Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camel Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camel Jr swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camel Jr throws out the jab.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Camel Jr.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camel Jr pinned against the cage. Camel Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Camel Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camel Jr wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel Jr is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe Camel Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camel Jr. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camel Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camel Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camel Jr lands a high kick!
Camel Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Camel Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strong. That did some damage!
Camel Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Camel Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Camel Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camel Jr lands a head kick!
Camel Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camel Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
A left and a right from Strong both land. Nice combination.
Strong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strong blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camel Jr.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Camel Jr which made him look bad.
Strong tries to clinch there but Camel Jr circles away.
Camel Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Camel Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camel Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Camel Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Camel Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong is looking to clinch but Camel Jr is avoiding it.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Camel Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Camel Jr throws a head kick that Strong semi-blocks.
Camel Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Strong in the body.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but Camel Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camel Jr connects with a leg kick. Strong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camel Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
Nathan Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Camel Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camel Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Camel Jr!