PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamen Kamenov (ranked 2318 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 89 p4p, 98 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kamenov
vs
Watson

205 cm
29
300
11 - 18 - 1

205 cm
30
288
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

PWNAGE

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 11 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamenov shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Watson is looking for a triangle here but Kamenov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watson is not content to let Kamenov control the position.
Kamenov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Watson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.

Kamenov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Kamenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Watson looking for a guillotine here but Kamenov defends easily.

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

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

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

Kamenov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Watson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamenov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Watson pulls down on the head and he's put Kamenov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Watson!
Our winner, Dave Watson, 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.