PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzo Kamenoglavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzo Kamenoglavi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Burt
vs
Kamenoglavi

209 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Israel Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzo Kamenoglavi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenoglavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenoglavi.
It looked like Burt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Burt gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burt blocks a body shot from Kamenoglavi.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Kamenoglavi is blocking nicely.

Kamenoglavi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kamenoglavi darts in and clinches Burt up against the cage.
Burt is looking for a takedown.

Burt jumps into guard, dragging Kamenoglavi to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenoglavi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burt working a defensive guard here.
Burt is controlling Kamenoglavi's posture.
Kamenoglavi wants to control from the top but Burt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenoglavi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burt pulls Kamenoglavi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenoglavi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenoglavi is looking to work some ground and pound but Burt has wrist control.
Burt is trying to keep Kamenoglavi in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamenoglavi misses with a combination
and Burt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kamenoglavi pushes Burt up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenoglavi gets control of Burt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenoglavi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burt wants to get up but he can't break Kamenoglavi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kamenoglavi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burt has passed into side control.
Kamenoglavi is trying to control Burt's posture but Burt avoids it.
Kamenoglavi is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenoglavi is still trying to improve position.
Kamenoglavi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenoglavi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Burt easily slips into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenoglavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenoglavi is trying to reverse the position but instead Burt has taken his back - oops!
Kamenoglavi tries to escape the position.
Good control from Burt.
Burt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenoglavi tries to roll but Burt sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Kamenoglavi right now.
Burt avoiding Kamenoglavi 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Burt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kamenoglavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Burt pushes Kamenoglavi up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burt throws an elbow but misses.

Kamenoglavi lands a takedown into guard.
Kamenoglavi wants to pass the guard but Burt is keeping the position.

Burt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burt wants to get back to his feet but Kamenoglavi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenoglavi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burt holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt keeping moving, preventing Kamenoglavi from controlling successfully.

Burt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenoglavi is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenoglavi looking to pass the guard.
Burt trying to control the position here.
Burt wants to stand up but Kamenoglavi is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kamenoglavi closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burt stalling in the clinch but Kamenoglavi improves position.

Kamenoglavi manages to pull guard.

Kamenoglavi has an active guard here but Burt has managed to pass into half guard.
Kamenoglavi wants to improve his position but Burt is controlling well.
Kamenoglavi trying to hold on to Burt's head to control him but Burt postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenoglavi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenoglavi tries to roll over but Burt keeps him under control.
Burt wants to stand but Kamenoglavi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Burt enables Kamenoglavi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burt pulls Kamenoglavi in close to prevent any damage.

Burt has his foot on Kamenoglavi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenoglavi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenoglavi throwing strikes but missing.
Burt has control of Kamenoglavi's left arm, preventing Kamenoglavi from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzo Kamenoglavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Burt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenoglavi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Burt drives through and clinches with Kamenoglavi against the cage.
Burt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Kamenoglavi jumps guard and drags Burt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenoglavi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenoglavi wants to hit a switch here but Burt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenoglavi there!
Kamenoglavi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenoglavi has given up his back here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt has the hooks in. Kamenoglavi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Israel Burt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenoglavi trying to get back to his feet but Burt is in full control for now.
Kamenoglavi tries to roll but Burt sticks to his back.
Kamenoglavi trying to get back to his feet but Burt is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burt biding his time, controlling Kamenoglavi.
Kamenoglavi tries to escape but Burt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kamenoglavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenoglavi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Kamenoglavi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kamenoglavi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kamenoglavi right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenoglavi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Burt controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenoglavi is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Burt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burt 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Burt!