PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Shak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy has chosen The only as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shak
vs
Kamenskiy

200 cm
26
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russel Shak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenskiy on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenskiy's guard now, I'm sure.
Kamenskiy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamenskiy being controlled here, momentarily.

Russel Shak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Shak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamenskiy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shak wants to control from the top but Kamenskiy keeps moving.
Shak won't allow Kamenskiy to sweep him here.
Shak landing some decent shots from guard.
Shak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shak looking to pass the guard.
Kamenskiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Russel Shak just wasn't active enough.

Shak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kamenskiy to the mat! Kamenskiy manages to get full guard.
Shak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenskiy for as long as he can get away with.
Kamenskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shak is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Russel Shak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kamenskiy blocks a head kick by Shak.

Kamenskiy gets caught flat footed, as Shak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shak won't allow Kamenskiy to get back to his feet.
Shak looking to pass the guard.
Shak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamenskiy working a defensive guard here.
Kamenskiy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shak controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Russel Shak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shak throws a leg kick
and Kamenskiy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Shak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamenskiy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kamenskiy is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Shak dominated that round.
That's time! Shak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenskiy is not content to let Shak control the position.
Shak trying to pass the guard but Kamenskiy defending well.
Shak prevents Kamenskiy from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kamenskiy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shak controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shak lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shak landing strikes from the mount.
Kamenskiy taking shots to the head.
Shak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shak breaks from Kamenskiy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Shak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Shak is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kamenskiy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shak controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Shak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Shak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamenskiy's half guard.
Shak not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Shak dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Shak throws a lazy right hand but Kamenskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenskiy.

Shak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shak taking a breather.
Kamenskiy lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Russel Shak has been cut.
Kamenskiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shak pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kamenskiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shak trying to control but Kamenskiy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Kamenskiy gets tackled into the cage by Shak. Shak maintains the clinch.

Kamenskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenskiy is trying to control the position but Shak postures up.
Shak controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Shak stands up and waves to Kamenskiy to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenskiy did well to prevent Shak getting side control.
Shak sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Shak is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamenskiy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shak slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shak is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenskiy is defending well.
Shak trying to control from half guard but Kamenskiy is working away.

Shak maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kamenskiy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shak has cracked it and Kamenskiy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russel Shak!