PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mishka Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamala Kamala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Medvedev
vs
Kamala

183 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishka Medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamala Kamala!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedev tries to bum rush Kamala with a series of wild strikes but Kamala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medvedev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamala misses with a hook. Medvedev ducked under it nicely.
Kamala slips a jab and a cross from Medvedev.

Kamala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kamala lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kamala controlling from the top position.
Kamala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kamala Kamala has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kamala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Kamala Kamala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedev wants to clinch.
Kamala circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala throws a hook but Medvedev avoids it easily.
Kamala circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kamala counters with a shoot takedown. Medvedev fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Medvedev's guard.
Kamala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamala moves into full mount! Medvedev won't be happy about that!
Kamala controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kamala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala thowing shots but they're missing.
Medvedev is trying to stand up.
Kamala landing punches.
The referee warns Medvedev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kamala sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamala has hold of Medvedev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Medvedev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kamala controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamala unloads with some shots from mount but Medvedev bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamala Kamala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamala Kamala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Medvedev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kamala eats them both and turns towards Medvedev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medvedev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Medvedev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamala.
Medvedev looks to land a right hand but Kamala moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medvedev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mishka Medvedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamala throws a hook to the side of Medvedev's head but Medvedev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Medvedev closes the distance but Kamala moves to the side

and Kamala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamala is trying to control. Medvedev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kamala looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamala looking to finish with strikes here!
Kamala controlling the position easily from mount.

Kamala looking to secure an arm triangle but Medvedev defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala controlling from mount.

Kamala has control of Medvedev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medvedev regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Kamala jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Medvedev manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Medvedev's shoulder. That is not cool.

Kamala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamala taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala works to advance to full mount. Medvedev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Kamala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamala looking to ground and pound but Medvedev is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamala Kamala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamala Kamala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Kamala misses.
Medvedev moves out of range of the strikes.

Kamala gets a takedown into half guard.

Kamala is looking for a kimura but Medvedev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamala to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamala in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kamala Kamala wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kamala keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvedev throws a hook but Kamala blocks it.
Medvedev moves in looking to clinch but Kamala pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamala.
Kamala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kamala landing strikes.
Kamala taking a breather here.
Medvedev regains half guard, as Kamala was trying to land strikes.
Kamala passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamala has control of Medvedev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medvedev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamala Kamala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamala unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamala content just to control the position here.
Kamala lands a heavy elbow.
Mishka Medvedev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamala lands a big elbow.
Medvedev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamala on the ground.
Kamala unloads with some shots from mount but Medvedev bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamala is landing with some decent strikes but Medvedev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kamala controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kamala working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Medvedev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kamala! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kamala Kamala!