PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 4223 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 144 p4p, 119 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hamundarson
vs
Kamenov

193 cm
23
300
4 - 6 - 0

205 cm
27
300
8 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Hamundarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamundarson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kamenov has clasped his hands together around Hamundarson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands some shots froms side control.
Kamenov lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamundarson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamenov's best efforts.
Kamenov not doing much here.
Kamenov prevents Hamundarson from standing back up.
Kamenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamenov is taking a breather. Hamundarson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hamundarson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, if Kamenov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hamundarson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamenov slips a nice elbow through Hamundarson's hands, connecting with Hamundarson's forehead.
Kamenov slips a nice elbow through Hamundarson's hands, connecting with Hamundarson's forehead.
Hamundarson is looking for a sweep. Kamenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Hamundarson defends the submission attempt.
Kamenov throwing shots but Hamundarson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenov working Hamundarson over with strikes.
Hamundarson is looking to improve his position.
Kamenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamenov working over Hamundarson with some ground and pound. Hamundarson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamenov wants to take a breather but Hamundarson is having none of it.
Kamenov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamundarson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamundarson is trying to maintain the position but Kamenov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenov lands strikes from half guard.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kamenov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenov is pressing down on Hamundarson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamundarson is holding on for now.
Hamundarson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamenov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kamenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamundarson pushes Kamenov off looking to stand but Kamenov dives back in and keeps control.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenov working over Hamundarson with some ground and pound. Hamundarson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenov in particular looking to stall.

Kamenov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamundarson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kamenov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kamenov trying to control from half guard but Hamundarson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamundarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenov on the ground.
Kamenov is taking a breather. Hamundarson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kamenov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamen Kamenov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kamenov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamundarson!

Hamundarson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Hamundarson forces Kamenov back against the cage and clinches.

Hamundarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamen Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hamundarson drives through and clinches with Kamenov against the cage.

Hamundarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hamundarson tries to sprawl but Kamenov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kamenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenov uses his free foot to push down on Hamundarson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamundarson.
Kamenov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kamenov working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson tries to hold on but Kamenov postures up.
Hamundarson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamundarson wants to control but Kamenov is having none of it.
Kamenov lands a big shot there that rocks Hamundarson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hamundarson taking shots to the head.

Hamundarson is rocked!
Kamenov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hamundarson! Kamenov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hamundarson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!