PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 1620 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 209 p4p, 232 weight class). Ignatiev has chosen Beats That as his entrance music. Mike Camble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Ignatiev's chin.

Camble
vs
Ignatiev

184 cm
32
195
20 - 13 - 0

187 cm
28
192
6 - 6 - 0

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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev scores with a decent looking hook.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camble with a body shot.
Camble moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
Ignatiev scores with a push kick.
Camble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Ignatiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camble scores with a body shot.
Camble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camble fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble looks for a takedown but Ignatiev sprawls well.
Camble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camble cracks Ignatiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camble is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Camble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the body
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
A shot to the body from Ignatiev misses
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ignatiev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ignatiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble staying out of range there.
Camble blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Jab from Camble.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Ignatiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Camble stuns Ignatiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camble can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a series of strikes. Camble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ignatiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatiev scrambles back to his feet.

Camble dives in and scores a takedown into Ignatiev's guard.
Camble being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignatiev can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble throwing strikes from guard but Ignatiev blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatiev is retaining full guard.
Camble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camble is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Camble is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatiev has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Camble will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Camble defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatiev.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
Camble is looking to wear down Ignatiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Camble lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camble.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camble throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatiev! But no joy.
Camble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camble throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatiev misses the target.
Camble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatiev at a distance.
Camble lands with a cross.
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
Camble lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev with the inside leg kick.
Camble with a poor takedown
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Camble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatiev pinned against the cage. Ignatiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Ignatiev misses
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camble looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
It looked like Camble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camble misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camble misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a right hand to the body.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Camble avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Camble jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nikolai Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.
Camble is looking to counter punch.
Camble moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ignatiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Camble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camble wants to pass the guard but Ignatiev is keeping the position.
Ignatiev pulls Camble in close to his closed guard and prevents Camble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignatiev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camble's head.
Camble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Camble persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev leaves Camble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camble throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws an off balance right hand
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Camble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camble manages to avoid it.
Camble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camble somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev throws a counter combo.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Camble attempts a counter takedown but Ignatiev avoids it well and moves away.
Camble lands a jab.
Camble misses the jab.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Ignatiev finds it's way through Camble's defenses.
Ignatiev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Camble was not able to check.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Camble misses the body punch
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev connects with a right hand. Camble shakes it off.
Nice cross by Camble.
Ignatiev lands a jab to Camble's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble misses with a body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ignatiev as Camble shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camble on the side of the head.
Ignatiev throws a lazy right hand but Camble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
Ignatiev cracks Camble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camble missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble scores with a nice right hand.
Camble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Camble persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Camble misses
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev connects with a jab.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev cracks Camble with a right hand to the side of the head.

Camble is rocked!
Camble blocks a leg kick.
Oh Camble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Camble seems to have got his legs back now.
Camble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignatiev sprawls well. Ignatiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camble gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
Our winner, Nikolai Ignatiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.