PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kamenev (ranked 878 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Jello Belly (ranked 129 p4p, 180 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kamenev
vs
Belly

178 cm
28
157
14 - 6 - 1

186 cm
26
162
6 - 1 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belly misses with an uppercut.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamenevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Kamenev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamenev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Belly is avoiding damage well.
Belly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly has hold of Kamenev's hands but Kamenev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.

Kamenev is working for a kimura but Belly is defending it quite comfortably.

Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev wants to control but Belly is keeping him busy.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Belly pushes Kamenev off looking to stand but Kamenev dives back in and keeps control.

Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well.

Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamenev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Belly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamenev throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenev trying to move into half guard but instead Belly has managed to sweep!

Belly stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Belly is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belly to get the leverage.

Belly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belly wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kamenev uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belly defends it easily.
Belly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Belly lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Kamenev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenev moves away.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly connects with a body shot that sends Kamenev's belly button to the back.
Belly looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Belly gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.
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!
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belly's head.
Belly can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.

Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamenev.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
Belly is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belly avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.

Belly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belly to regain full guard.
Kamenev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenev trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belly throws a right hand that misses

so Kamenev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kamenev cracks Belly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Belly throws a combination that misses

and Kamenev counters with a shoot takedown. Belly fights it but they end up in guard.

Belly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kamenev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Belly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamenev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Kamenev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamenev.

Kamenev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kamenev manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev working away.
Kamenev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev is pulling down on Belly's head. It's preventing any offense from Belly, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belly is one step ahead there.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Belly won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Belly postures up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belly is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Belly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Belly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
Belly is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Kamenev is controlling Belly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belly wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Black House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev is concentrating on defense, preventing Belly from advancing position.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello Belly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jello Belly.
I think Kamenev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!