{"id":325009,"date":"2020-06-18T06:06:05","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T20:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=325009"},"modified":"2020-06-18T06:06:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T20:06:05","slug":"the-crank-set-for-no-crowd-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/the-crank-set-for-no-crowd-match\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Crank\u2019 set for no-crowd match"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Frank \u201cThe Crank\u201d Camacho will step into uncharted territory when he takes on Matt \u201cThe Steamrolla\u201d Frevola at UFC Fight Night 173 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend.<\/p>\n

Used to the octagon cage surrounded by a rowdy crowd, Camacho will be fighting on the eight sides without spectators for the first time. UFC, since resuming its bouts, has been implementing a no-crowd policy as safety precaution against the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be no crowd. So it will be sort of a glorified sparring match. From what other fighters say, you can hear almost everything\u2014coaches, other coaches, and clearly you can hear the fighters breathing,\u201d said the Marianas warrior, who will face Frevola on June 20 (June 21 Saipan time) in his opener for the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am kind of curious as to how it\u2019s going to be not having a crowd of 10-15K yelling. This fight is going to feel like it\u2019s just in the gym,\u201d Camacho added.<\/p>\n

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The 31-year-old fighter also said that UFC is implementing other protocols that they have never seen before.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe check-in process is so different. The UFC has a whole hotel booked for their fighters and staff. Upon arrival we get tested. It\u2019s just a whole different way of circumstances,\u201d said Camacho.<\/p>\n

Despite of these \u201cnew normal,\u201d the Team Oyama standout is all set for the lightweight bout and looking for an early finish against Frevola, who is known for his aggressiveness right at the get-go but won most of his fights via distance.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrevola is a fast-starter. But it\u2019s a fight so I\u2019m prepared for everything. All I know is it\u2019s going to be an exciting one. I am always going for the finish! So being smart, collected, and tactical will be key,\u201d Camacho said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe few final days leading up to the bout are really for just getting the weight off. The turkey is cooked. It\u2019s about time to eat!\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, backing up Camacho in his seventh UFC match and first in his new four-fight deal with the MMA promotion company, is Iridium Sports Agency.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to thank Iridium Sports Agency, my manager Jason House and coach Oyama (Colin) for putting all this together during these trying times. I\u2019m very grateful for the opportunity,\u201d Camacho said.<\/p>\n

Iridium Sports expects another exciting performance from the Marianas pride and has all praises for Camacho for his demeanor on and off the cage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe partnered with Frank first and foremost because he\u2019s a really, really, really good guy. He\u2019s a family man and really easy to get along with. Secondly, he\u2019s extremely talented and always puts on very exciting performances. We\u2019re really grateful to be on his team,\u201d Iridium Sports\u2019 Ed Kapp said.<\/p>\n

As always, Camacho dedicates his upcoming fight to his family and supporters back home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to my wife for holding down the fort back home. I miss everyone. I\u2019m out here ready to crank it up and represent the Marianas and myself to the best of my ability. Biba Marianas!\u201d said Camacho, who will be gunning for win No. 23 against Frevola (8-1-1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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