PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude Burger (ranked 6754 p4p, 5138 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 581 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Burger
vs
Kamenev

169 cm
18
159
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
157
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burger wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Burger is working away.
Burger is trying to improve his position.

Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burger, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Burger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenev on the ground.
Kamenev with the ground and pound from mount.
Burger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Burger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burger tries to get out of the position.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamenev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev looking to control but Burger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Burger is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamenev looking to control but Burger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burger can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Burger is looking to get to half guard.

Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back.
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev mounts Burger! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kamenev misses with a lunging right hand

and Burger counters with a shoot takedown. Kamenev fights it but they end up in guard.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev has control of Burger's left arm, preventing Burger from doing any damage.

Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kamenev wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Kamenev passes into half guard.

Kamenev is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Burger wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Burger defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev stalling.
Burger is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burger is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.

Kamenev is trying for a kimura here. Burger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kamenev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.