PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kamenov
vs
Vladamir

185 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov tries to bum rush Vladamir with a series of wild strikes but Vladamir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vladamir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladamir circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladamir misses with a head kick.
Vladamir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladamir blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenov throws a head kick that Vladamir semi-blocks.
Vladamir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kamenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vladamir is trying to push Kamenov away but Kamenov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladamir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamenov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamenov is trying to break the clinch but Vladamir is controlling him.

Kamenov breaks from the clinch.
Vladamir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vladamir somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov blocks a head kick by Vladamir.
Vladamir shoots in and drives through. Kamenov sprawls well.
Grisha Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Vladamir.

Kamenov gets a clinch.
Kamenov tries to break the clinch but Vladamir is controlling the position.
Kamenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vladamir's efforts to push away.
Vladamir prevents Kamenov from breaking the clinch.
Vladamir is looking to control Kamenov's arms but Kamenov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vladamir has his back to the cage.
Kamenov tries to break free but Vladamir pushes him back against the cage.

Kamenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vladamir counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vladamir backs up against the cage.
Vladamir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vladamir.

Kamenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vladamir is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamenov has double underhooks.
Kamenov tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladamir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladamir is pressed up against the cage. Kamenov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vladamir down to the mat. Vladamir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Vladamir coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Vladamir or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamenov which made him look bad.
Vladamir looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Vladamir avoids it well.
Vladamir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladamir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamenov counters with a three punch combo that has Vladamir backing up. Vladamir nods at Kamenov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamenov throws a nice looking combination but Vladamir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladamir moves to clinch but Kamenov breaks away
and Kamenov counters with a two punch combo.
Vladamir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamenov counters with a head kick. That will keep Vladamir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vladamir swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenov.
A combination from Kamenov does no damage.
Vladamir works over Kamenov's head and body with a nice combination.
Vladamir wants to clinch up but Kamenov keeps it at a distance.
Vladamir throws a combination that misses
and Kamenov counters with a head kick. That will keep Vladamir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Kamenov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kamenov breaks the clinch.
Vladamir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenov swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladamir fails to land the takedown.

Kamenov tries to sprawl but Vladamir drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kamenov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Kamenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Vladamir stops a takedown attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov can't break the clinch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Vladamir has double underhooks.
Kamenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vladamir won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladamir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kamenov prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drako Vladamir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kamenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vladamir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vladamir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamenov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kamenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladamir's corner calls for a 1-2. Vladamir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vladamir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamenov works over Vladamir's head and body with a nice combination.
Vladamir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladamir scores with a three punch combo!
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladamir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladamir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kamenov moves into the clinch.
Vladamir is breathing heavily.
Vladamir tries to pull guard but Kamenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vladamir drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov working hard to break the clinch.
Kamenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vladamir has him pressed against the cage.
Kamenov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vladamir's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Vladamir's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov scores with a three punch combo!
Drako Vladamir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Vladamir misses

and Kamenov counters by clinching up.

Kamenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladamir avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Vladamir looking to score a takedown here. Kamenov is defending well but Vladamir drives through and ends up in Kamenov's guard.
Vladamir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kamenov is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov wants to stand and escape but Vladamir is having none of it.

Kamenov pushes Vladamir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vladamir blocks a head kick by Kamenov.

Vladamir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kamenov wants to stand but Vladamir is controlling the position.
Vladamir looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Vladamir isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenov has a closed guard, preventing Vladamir from standing up.
Kamenov wants to stand up but Vladamir is controlling him.
Vladamir scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vladamir is stalling in the full guard.

Vladamir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kamenov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vladamir counters with a one-two to the body.
Kamenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Vladamir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drako Vladamir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kamenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Vladamir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Vladamir isn't so interested in that idea.
Vladamir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov being controlled here, momentarily.

Vladamir stands up from Kamenov's guard - Vladamir perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir misses with a few strikes there.
Vladamir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladamir misses with a low kick.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Drako Vladamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladamir throws a series of strikes that have Kamenov backpedaling.
Vladamir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamenov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vladamir.
Kamenov checks a low kick from Vladamir.
Kamenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladamir circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vladamir keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladamir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vladamir throws a series of punches but Kamenov avoids them all with ease.
Vladamir is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kamenov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kamenov from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drako Vladamir!