PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Tarav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes to the cage accompanied by The only. Tarav has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kamenskiy
vs
Tarav

187 cm
27
250 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Tarav!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarav looks gassed!
Kamenskiy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarav backs up against the cage.

It looks like Martin Tarav has been cut.
Kamenskiy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tarav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamenskiy won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenskiy is trying to improve his position.
Kamenskiy pushes Tarav away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarav gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenskiy is looking for a sweep.
Kamenskiy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarav off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tarav is trying to defend against the choke here but Kamenskiy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kamenskiy Tightens the hold and Tarav taps out furiously! Kamenskiy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valera Kamenskiy!
After winning the bout, Valera Kamenskiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.