PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between McGee NMe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamenskiy's choice of entrance music: The only. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

NMe
vs
Kamenskiy

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, McGee NMe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenskiy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by NMe.
Kamenskiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kamenskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NMe pinned against the cage. NMe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
NMe misses with a hook.
Kamenskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamenskiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NMe tries to avoid it but Kamenskiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NMe to the ground. NMe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamenskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but NMe circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenskiy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
NMe with a nice cross.
Kamenskiy works over NMe's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamenskiy is defended easily by NMe.
McGee NMe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - NMe scores with a four punch combination!
NMe lands a really nice looking cross but Kamenskiy seems unphased.
NMe scores with a nice body kick.
NMe digs a good hook to Kamenskiy's body.
NMe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Kamenskiy forces NMe back against the cage and clinches.

NMe pulls guard.
Kamenskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
NMe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamenskiy is controlling him.
NMe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenskiy trying to control but NMe is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NMe wants to get back to his feet but Kamenskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

NMe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenskiy is aware though and is defending well.
NMe controls Kamenskiy momentarily but Kamenskiy frees himself.
Kamenskiy preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
NMe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamenskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
NMe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
NMe stalks Kamenskiy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamenskiy's face. Kamenskiy staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy dives in and grabs NMe's left leg, looking for a takedown. NMe pushes down on Kamenskiy's head and hops out.
Valera Kamenskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NMe connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamenskiy shoots in looking for a takedown. NMe tries to sprawl out of it but Kamenskiy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NMe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamenskiy is looking to clinch but NMe is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy advances to full mount.
NMe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy looking to ground and pound but NMe is blocking nicely.
NMe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenskiy tries to control but NMe wriggling away.
NMe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenskiy on the ground.
NMe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
NMe wants to hold on but Kamenskiy pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kamenskiy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now NMe is on top in guard.
NMe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenskiy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

McGee NMe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

NMe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamenskiy. That snapped NMe's head back.

It looks like McGee NMe has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for NMe. That snapped Kamenskiy's head back.
Valera Kamenskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Kamenskiy with that takedown attempt.
Kamenskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NMe throws out the jab.
NMe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenskiy ducks under a wild hook from NMe.
Good exchange - NMe coming out on top.
NMe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from NMe.
Kamenskiy defending well as NMe loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but NMe circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy slips a straight right by NMe.
Kamenskiy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGee NMe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.
NMe throws a big shot that misses.
NMe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by NMe.
McGee NMe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from NMe finds it's way through Kamenskiy's defenses.
NMe throws a hook but Kamenskiy blocks it.
Kamenskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but NMe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamenskiy somewhat.
Kamenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NMe.
Kamenskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenskiy 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.
NMe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenskiy is one step ahead there.

NMe is looking for a triangle but Kamenskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenskiy preventing the sweep.
NMe keeping moving, preventing Kamenskiy from controlling successfully.

Kamenskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and NMe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenskiy has managed to get both his arms back between NMe's legs - danger averted.
NMe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGee NMe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but NMe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valera Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - NMe circles away.
Kamenskiy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamenskiy walks into a left hand.
NMe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NMe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenskiy slips a straight right by NMe.
NMe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamenskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NMe throws a poor cross that misses

and Kamenskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NMe is trying to break the clinch but Kamenskiy has him pressed against the cage.

Kamenskiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
NMe wants to pass the guard but Kamenskiy is keeping the position.
NMe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
NMe won't allow Kamenskiy to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NMe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kamenskiy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valera Kamenskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on McGee NMe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

NMe cracks Kamenskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NMe scores with a punch to the head.
NMe scores with a nice right hand.
NMe scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from NMe. Those never looked like landing.
NMe works over Kamenskiy's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NMe as he avoids it easily.
Kamenskiy dives in and grabs NMe's left leg, looking for a takedown. NMe pushes down on Kamenskiy's head and hops out.
NMe misses with a looping right.
NMe lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamenskiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
NMe circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NMe loads up on a big right hand but Kamenskiy slips the punch.
NMe scores with a body shot.
NMe cracks Kamenskiy with an open hand slap.

Kamenskiy has managed to clinch.
NMe is trying to break the clinch but Kamenskiy is controlling him.

Kamenskiy successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenskiy wants to sweep here but NMe controlling him for the moment.
Kamenskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenskiy pulls NMe in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NMe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenskiy pulls NMe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because McGee NMe just wasn't active enough.
Kamenskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGee NMe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by NMe.
Kamenskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NMe manages to avoid it.
Kamenskiy slips under a jab from NMe.
NMe slips under a jab from Kamenskiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy shoots in but NMe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamenskiy is looking to clinch.
NMe throws a looping overhand right but Kamenskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NMe.
NMe cracks a nice hook into Kamenskiy's ribs.
A head kick misses from Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy tries for a takedown but NMe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
NMe lands a nice hook to Kamenskiy's body. Kamenskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamenskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - NMe scores with a four punch combination!
Kamenskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
NMe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy shoots in and drives through. NMe sprawls well.
NMe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
NMe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kamenskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from NMe.
NMe scores with a punch to the head.
Kamenskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
NMe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
NMe throws a good cross that connects.
NMe lands with a straight right. Kamenskiy didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
McGee NMe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NMe 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... McGee NMe!