PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dezhnyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The only kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dezhnyov
vs
Kamenskiy

201 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
32
250 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Dezhnyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamenskiy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dezhnyov quickly recovers to half guard.

Kamenskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dezhnyov defends it well.

Kamenskiy decides to stand up.

Dezhnyov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamenskiy is looking to improve his position.
Dezhnyov trying to control the pace.
Dezhnyov trying to pass the guard but Kamenskiy defending well.
Dezhnyov is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezhnyov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamenskiy can't escape the position.
Kamenskiy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dezhnyov looking to control but Kamenskiy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenskiy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dezhnyov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy tries to reverse the position but Dezhnyov maintains control.
Dezhnyov controlling from mount.
Dezhnyov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dezhnyov avoids the attempt from Kamenskiy to control.
Kamenskiy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dezhnyov is staying active.
Dezhnyov looking to control but Kamenskiy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kamenskiy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dezhnyov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenskiy is looking to escape.
Dezhnyov can't control as he wanted to and Kamenskiy manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kamenskiy tries to roll over but Dezhnyov keeps him under control.
Kamenskiy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kamenskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenskiy is trying to stand.
Dezhnyov is keen to just control but Kamenskiy is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamenskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dezhnyov is looking to stall here but Kamenskiy recovers full guard.
Kamenskiy looking to control.
Kamenskiy has a closed guard, preventing Dezhnyov from standing up.
Kamenskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Dezhnyov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Dezhnyov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dezhnyov keeps the fight on the outside.

Kamenskiy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kamenskiy stops Dezhnyov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenskiy trying to control but Dezhnyov is working from the bottom.
Kamenskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamenskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kamenskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dezhnyov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamenskiy has Dezhnyov in his guard.
Dezhnyov wants to control from the top but Kamenskiy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamenskiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dezhnyov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kamenskiy's guard.
Kamenskiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valera Kamenskiy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dezhnyov has a takedown stuffed.
Dezhnyov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dezhnyov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dezhnyov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dezhnyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenskiy is retaining full guard.
Kamenskiy wants to get back to his feet but Dezhnyov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenskiy managing to control the position.
Kamenskiy is trying to control the position but Dezhnyov postures up.
Kamenskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dezhnyov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Dezhnyov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Valera Kamenskiy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dezhnyov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Dezhnyov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kamenskiy counters with a single leg into guard. Dezhnyov didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenskiy trying to control but Dezhnyov is working from the bottom.
Kamenskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamenskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Dezhnyov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Valera Kamenskiy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dezhnyov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamenskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Dezhnyov 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Dezhnyov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenskiy is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenskiy shoots in and drives through. Dezhnyov sprawls well.

Kamenskiy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dezhnyov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamenskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dezhnyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valera Kamenskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dezhnyov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kamenskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamenskiy wants to free his trapped foot but Dezhnyov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenskiy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dezhnyov defending well though.
Kamenskiy controlling the action here.
Kamenskiy thows a huge punch but Dezhnyov dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamenskiy is trying to work for a kimura but Dezhnyov is defending well.

Kamenskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dezhnyov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenskiy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dezhnyov's head.

Kamenskiy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dezhnyov shoots in for a takedown but Kamenskiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dezhnyov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamenskiy but Kamenskiy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Dezhnyov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dezhnyov leaves Kamenskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kamenskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kamenskiy showed some decent athleticism there.
Kamenskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamenskiy is trying to work for a kimura but Dezhnyov is defending well.

Kamenskiy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Dezhnyov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamenskiy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dezhnyov is in Kamenskiy's guard.
Kamenskiy trying to control the position here.
Dezhnyov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dezhnyov won't allow Kamenskiy to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamenskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dezhnyov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kamenskiy is tightening it up a little... Dezhnyov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dezhnyov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dezhnyov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kamenskiy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Valera Kamenskiy!
A victorious Valera Kamenskiy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.