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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bellafontane (ranked 1879 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 80 p4p, 103 weight class). Kamen Kamenov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bellafontane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from Bellafontane.
Kamenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellafontane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bellafontane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab.
Bellafontane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamenov.
Kamenov slips a jab and a cross from Bellafontane.
Kamenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane gets tackled into the cage by Kamenov. Kamenov maintains the clinch.
Bellafontane is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamenov has double underhooks.
Kamenov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellafontane manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov distracts Bellafontane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bellafontane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamenov working some strikes from top position.
Bellafontane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellafontane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellafontane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bellafontane wants to get back to full guard.
Bellafontane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellafontane is throwing shots to the body but Kamenov manages to wriggle free. Bellafontane pounces on him again and ends up in Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Bellafontane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamenov's guard.
Bellafontane prevents Kamenov from improving his position.
Kamenov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bellafontane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellafontane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamenov has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamenov has Bellafontane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellafontane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bellafontane tries a body shot but Kamenov blocks it.
Kamenov stalls.
Kamenov successfully pulls guard.
Kamenov has momentary wrist control but Bellafontane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamenov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kamenov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenov, not yet.
Bellafontane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bellafontane landing with the ground and pound.
Bellafontane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamenov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellafontane throwing strikes from guard but Kamenov blocks nicely.
Kamenov is trying to control the position but Bellafontane postures up.
Bellafontane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bellafontane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bellafontane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bellafontane looking to pass the guard.
Kamenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov is trying to keep Bellafontane in close.
Bellafontane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane preventing the sweep.
Bellafontane lands a couple of elbows.
Kamenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bellafontane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamenov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kamenov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bellafontane stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bellafontane prevents Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
Bellafontane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bellafontane postures up in Kamenov's guard and throws a big left but Kamenov blocks it.
Bellafontane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kamenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamenov has his hands on Bellafontane's head, controlling the position.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bellafontane is controlling him.
Bellafontane postures up and lands a big shot to Kamenov's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bellafontane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bellafontane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab
and Kamenov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamenov darts in looking for a takedown but Bellafontane gets double underhooks and turns Kamenov into the cage.
Bellafontane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Bellafontane moved out of range nicely.
Kamenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bellafontane throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Bellafontane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bellafontane slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Bellafontane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bellafontane.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bellafontane as he avoids it easily.
Bellafontane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellafontane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellafontane fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellafontane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellafontane throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
Bellafontane misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Bellafontane.
Kamenov shoots for a takedown but Bellafontane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bellafontane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellafontane swinging wildly here.
Bellafontane swinging wildly here.
Bellafontane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam Bellafontane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellafontane lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellafontane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Bellafontane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bellafontane tries to avoid it but Kamenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bellafontane to the ground. Bellafontane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Bellafontane shows good takedown defense.
Bellafontane misses with the combination.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Bellafontane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bellafontane throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bellafontane misses.
Kamenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bellafontane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bellafontane stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenov. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam Bellafontane is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellafontane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellafontane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellafontane slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bellafontane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sam Bellafontane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellafontane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab.
Bellafontane misses with a series of wild punches.
Bellafontane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov rushes Bellafontane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellafontane misses with a punch to the body.
Bellafontane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamenov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bellafontane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamenov tries to pull guard but Bellafontane holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamenov drops back down to his feet.
Kamenov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bellafontane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bellafontane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamenov pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenov is looking to stand up but Bellafontane isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellafontane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamenov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellafontane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bellafontane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamen Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Bellafontane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane slips under a jab from Kamenov.
Bellafontane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenov shoots in but Bellafontane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bellafontane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellafontane misses with the combination.
Bellafontane swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellafontane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellafontane wants it to stay on the feet.
Bellafontane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellafontane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
Sam Bellafontane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with Bellafontane, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes Bellafontane against the cage but Bellafontane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov dives in and grabs Bellafontane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellafontane pushes down on Kamenov's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Bellafontane circles away.
Bellafontane looks to land a combination but Kamenov avoids it well.
Bellafontane misses with a few strikes there.
Bellafontane throws a right hand that Kamenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenov also avoids with ease.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellafontane.
Kamenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellafontane but Bellafontane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Bellafontane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov has Bellafontane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bellafontane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenov shoots in for a double leg but Bellafontane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bellafontane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellafontane misses with a two punch combination.
And Kamenov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bellafontane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamen Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamenov.
Bellafontane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenov lunges at Bellafontane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellafontane's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellafontane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenov lunges at Bellafontane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellafontane's hand.
No joy there for Bellafontane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamenov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamenov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bellafontane hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!
A victorious Kamen Kamenov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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