PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 271 p4p, 323 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 34 p4p, 44 weight class). Pinkman comes into the arena with DLZ by TV on the Radio blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pinkman
vs
Kamenev

173 cm
23
155
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
157
10 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Pinkman digs a good hook to Kamenev's body.

Kamenev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinkman quickly recovers to half guard.

Kamenev is working for a kimura but Pinkman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Pinkman wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pinkman is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace.
Kamenev looking to control.

Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenev working for a triangle but Pinkman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman is really struggling to control Kamenev but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pinkman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to stand up but Pinkman isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinkman is one step ahead there.
Kamenev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman works over Kamenev with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, jab by Pinkman - just one landing.
Pinkman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.

Pinkman takes the fight into the clinch.

Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman lands a jab to Kamenev's midsection.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinkman as he avoids it easily.
Kamenev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to clinch.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinkman has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamenev but Kamenev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamenev misses with a looping left.
Pinkman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenev to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamenev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinkman struggling a bit here.
Pinkman gets back to half guard.
Pinkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Pinkman defends it.
Pinkman is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinkman avoid being mounted?
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Pinkman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Pinkman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Pinkman defending well.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt

and Pinkman counters with a single leg into guard. Kamenev didn't expect that.
Kamenev wants to stand but Pinkman is controlling the position.
Pinkman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.

Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kamenev is looking to clinch but Pinkman is avoiding it.
Pinkman lands with a good body shot.
Pinkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinkman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamenev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinkman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenev shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinkman looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenev.

Kamenev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinkman's guard.
Kamenev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pinkman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kamenev uses it to pass to side control.
Kamenev laying and praying for a moment but Pinkman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kamenev not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Kamenev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pinkman is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Ivan Kamenev has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev fails to advance to Pinkman's back.
Pinkman wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.

Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinkman turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinkman has passed into side control.
Pinkman taking a breather here.
Kamenev is holding Pinkman down, trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Pinkman misses with the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to get back to full guard but Pinkman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesse Pinkman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kamenev shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinkman tries to sprawl out of it but Kamenev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinkman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamenev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinkman tests Kamenev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Pinkman shows good takedown defense.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev is looking to clinch.
Kamenev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Pinkman.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinkman off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamenev working for a choke but Pinkman reverses nicely into Kamenev 's guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman cracks Kamenev with a solid left hand.
Pinkman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.

Pinkman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pinkman looking to control.
Pinkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamenev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev pushing down on Pinkman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinkman's head.

Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkman is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinkman is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinkman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kamenev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinkman to score with a decent uppercut.

Pinkman gets a takedown into half guard.

Pinkman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinkman wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Pinkman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Pinkman stops Kamenev from getting back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Pinkman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenev's head backwards.
Pinkman lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamenev shoots in and bounces Pinkman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.

Pinkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinkman is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is controlling Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jesse Pinkman said 'New champ bitch!'.