PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordlund's entrance music is Hate to say I told you so from the Hives. A fine choice. Kamenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - Numb. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nordlund
vs
Kamenov

191 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
203 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nordlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nordlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kamenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordlund circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Nordlund's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Kamenov misses
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nordlund to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov looks to land a body kick but Nordlund moved away.
Nordlund tries to counter by clinching up but Kamenov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordlund avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordlund feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordlund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Nordlund takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Nordlund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nordlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenov dives on top into guard.

Nordlund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenov passes into half guard.

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

Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Nordlund defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenov seems to be looking for submissions.

Kamenov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kamenov wants to stand up but Nordlund has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Nordlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordlund keeps working.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nordlund has recovered full guard.
Kamenov advances position into side control!

Kamenov decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov lands with a hook. Nordlund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenov lands with a nice combination. Nordlund backs away looking to recover.
Nordlund dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov clobbers Nordlund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Nordlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordlund also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov throws a hook but Nordlund blocks it.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Nordlund moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice body kick there by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nordlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Nordlund throwing a counter right hand but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordlund checks it well.
Nordlund shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nordlund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamenov sprawls well initially but Nordlund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nordlund seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenov defends the submission attempt.

Nordlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nordlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kamenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordlund is aware though and is defending well.

Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nordlund is in close to Kamenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nordlund scoring with some ground and pound.

Nordlund is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenov has escaped and now he's on top!

Nordlund keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamenov is keen to just control but Nordlund is a slippery customer.

Nordlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenov pulls his head out easily.

Kamenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordlund sees it coming and defends easily.

Kamenov is working for a kimura but Nordlund is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nordlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kamenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordlund sees it coming and defends easily.

Nordlund looking for submissions off his back.

Nordlund looking for submissions off his back.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nordlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Nordlund defends the submission attempt.

Kamenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordlund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kamenov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nordlund is just riding it out for now. Kamenov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kamenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamenov throws a leg kick

and Nordlund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamenov's guard.

Kamenov pushes Nordlund off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nordlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kamenov throws the kick towards the body but Nordlund avoids it.

Nordlund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordlund with a nice head shot there.

Nordlund drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenov!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamenov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordlund has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kamenov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nordlund looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kamenov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nordlund is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kamenov lets go of the hold and Nordlund can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grisha Kamenov!
An out of breath Grisha Kamenov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, David Nordlund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.