PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by National anthem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dragunov
vs
Kamarainen

188 cm
24
278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

[MMABR]: Vaninico's Nutrition
[MMABR]: Vaninico's Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov throws a series of punches but Kamarainen avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Dragunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.

Dragunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kamarainen pushes Dragunov off looking to stand but Dragunov dives back in and keeps control.

Dragunov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamarainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dragunov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamarainen defending well though.

Kamarainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dragunov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragunov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dragunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragunov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamarainen's waist but Kamarainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dragunov off to one side.
Dragunov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamarainen defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dragunov.
Dragunov prevents Kamarainen from escaping the position.
Kamarainen taking punishment in the form of punches.

Dragunov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamarainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragunov staying calm.
Kamarainen tries to escape but Dragunov is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamarainen is not content to let Dragunov control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamarainen tries to escape but Dragunov is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamarainen can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Dragunov with that takedown attempt.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamarainen as he avoids it easily.
Dragunov shoots in but Kamarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kamarainen as Dragunov shoots in.
Dragunov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Dragunov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragunov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamarainen's head.
Dragunov prevents Kamarainen from standing back up.
Kamarainen looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Dragunov.
Kamarainen is trying to stand back up but Dragunov is controlling him

Dragunov is looking for a kimura but Kamarainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dragunov to get the leverage.
Dragunov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dragunov slips a nice elbow through Kamarainen's hands, connecting with Kamarainen's forehead.
Dragunov stops Kamarainen from getting back to his feet.
Dragunov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kamarainen wants to get back to his feet.
Dragunov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dragunov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to pass to full mount but Kamarainen defends it.
Dragunov thows a huge punch but Kamarainen dodges it nicely.
Dragunov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kamarainen tries to buck Dragunov off but he can't manage it.

Dragunov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kamarainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dragunov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragunov lands with some strikes.
Dragunov landing shots from mount.
Dragunov unloading with bombs!
Dragunov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dragunov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dragunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamarainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dragunov tries for a takedown but Kamarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dragunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kamarainen. No joy for Dragunov on that attempt.
Dragunov shoots for a takedown but Kamarainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamarainen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dragunov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragunov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kamarainen wants to stand up but Dragunov is controlling him.
Dragunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragunov won't allow Kamarainen to get back to his feet.
Kamarainen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dragunov is in close to Kamarainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dragunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragunov slips nicely into half guard.

Dragunov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamarainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamarainen has hold of Dragunov's hands but Dragunov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamarainen is staying active underneath Dragunov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamarainen wants to get back to his feet.
Dragunov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dragunov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dragunov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamarainen pushes Dragunov off looking to stand but Dragunov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragunov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Dragunov there.
Dragunov working Kamarainen over with strikes.

Dragunov is trying to work for a kimura but Kamarainen is defending well.
Kamarainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamarainen pushes Dragunov off looking to stand but Dragunov dives back in and keeps control.
Dragunov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov trying to control the pace.
Ivan Dragunov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Dragunov there.
Dragunov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kamarainen has hold of Dragunov's hands but Dragunov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dragunov trying to control the pace.

Dragunov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kamarainen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Dragunov!