PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 2886 p4p, 333 weight class) and Grisha Kamenov (ranked 2103 p4p, 253 weight class). Rockwell's entrance music is Like a Rock. A fine choice. Kamenov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linkin Park - Bleed It Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rockwell
vs
Kamenov

178 cm
31
192 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

186 cm
29
194 lbs
14 - 10 - 3

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamenov instigates a clinch.
Rockwell takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Rockwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rockwell jumps guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamenov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rockwell's face.
Kamenov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Kamenov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamenov walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rockwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockwell misses with a body punch
and Kamenov counters with a three punch combo that has Rockwell backing up. Rockwell nods at Kamenov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov misses with a wild combination.
Rockwell feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamenov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenov lands a jab-cross combination.

Rockwell is rocked!
Kamenov throws a lazy head kick

and Rockwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kamenov is looking for a triangle but Rockwell pushes his legs off easily.

Kamenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenov is retaining full guard.
Kamenov trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.

Rockwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kamenov keeping full guard, as Rockwell tries to pass.

Kamenov has his foot on Rockwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockwell works his way back into a safe position though.

Kamenov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockwell defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov wants to sweep here but Rockwell controlling him for the moment.
Kamenov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rockwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell is working for a kimura but Kamenov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell is looking to advance position but Kamenov won't allow it.
Kamenov is not content to let Rockwell control the position.
Rockwell wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Rockwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenov!
Kamenov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kamenov wants to get up but he can't break Rockwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov won't allow Rockwell to sweep him here.

Kamenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenov has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell's legs - danger averted.

Rockwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenov defends it easily.

Rockwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rockwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenov's guard.

Kamenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockwell passes Kamenov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockwell wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rockwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenov!
Kamenov is working to get back to half guard.
Rockwell wants to take Kamenov's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Rockwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenov wants to stand and escape but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lew Rockwell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kamenov has managed to clinch.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Kamenov on the inside.
Kamenov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamenov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Kamenov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamenov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamenov to keep the fight standing.
Kamenov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockwell's defenses.
Rockwell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kamenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Kamenov lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Rockwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamenov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rockwell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kamenov is unloading with more strikes now! Rockwell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grisha Kamenov!
Grisha Kamenov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.