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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stuard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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186 cm
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211 lbs
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185 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Stuard ! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . A head kick misses from Kamenov. Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Stuard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kamenov dives in for a single leg takedown but Stuard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kamenov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamenov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Some bone on bone action there as Kamenov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kamenov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick. Kamenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stuard misses with a low kick. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Stuard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Stuard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kamenov is breathing heavily. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Kamenov throws a big counter combination but Stuard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stuard swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kamenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kamenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Stuard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. John Stuard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenov. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grisha Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stuard blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Stuard tries a low kick but Kamenov avoids it. Stuard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamenov is able to avoid easily. Kamenov blocks a leg kick. Stuard misses with a leg kick. Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov throws a low kick, looking for Stuard 's leg but Stuard calmly moves out of range. Kamenov moves out of range of the leg kick from Stuard .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stuard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range. Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A bone on bone clash there as Kamenov blocks the leg kick.
Stuard misses with a low kick. As Stuard looks to move away, Kamenov throws a big counter combo but Stuard just gets out of the way. Stuard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamenov checks a leg kick. As Stuard looks to move away, Kamenov throws a big counter combo but Stuard just gets out of the way. Stuard motions for Kamenov to come forward. Stuard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kamenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stuard with the counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it easily. A leg kick checked by Kamenov. Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt. Stuard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamenov defends it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kamenov checks a leg kick. As Stuard looks to move away, Kamenov throws a big counter combo but Stuard just gets out of the way. Kamenov throws a body kick that misses. Kamenov checks a leg kick nicely. Kamenov checks a leg kick. Stuard wants to slow Kamenov down by chopping away at his legs. Kamenov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stuard tries to land a leg kick but Kamenov saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuard tries to land a leg kick but Kamenov saw it coming and moves away.
Stuard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stuard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sloppy strikes from Kamenov. Those never looked like landing. Kamenov blocks a low kick nicely. Stuard motions for Kamenov to come forward. Stuard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stuard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kamenov blocks a leg kick. Stuard tries a low kick but Kamenov avoids it. Stuard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stuard is looking to score with low kicks. A bone on bone clash there as Kamenov blocks the leg kick.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Stuard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov. Kamenov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stuard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stuard misses with a low kick.
Kamenov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well. Stuard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Stuard settles back down. Kamenov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov moved away. Stuard tried to score with a low kick but Kamenov checks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stuard 's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stuard misses with a leg kick. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Kamenov looks for the body kick but Stuard saw that one coming. Kamenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kamenov is looking to land body kicks. Stuard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kamenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grisha Kamenov will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Stuard avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A head kick misses from Kamenov. Stuard thows a leg kick but Kamenov checks it and Kamenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stuard misses with a leg kick. Stuard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamenov is able to avoid easily. Stuard throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range. Kamenov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kamenov checks a leg kick nicely. Kamenov throws a nice outside leg kick. Stuard wants to land a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range. Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kamenov checks a leg kick nicely. Stuard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kamenov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kamenov is looking to slow Stuard down with leg kicks. Stuard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stuard slips a jab and a cross from Kamenov.
Stuard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Kamenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Stuard misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kamenov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Stuard motions for Kamenov to come forward. Stuard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stuard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov. Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stuard swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grisha Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far. Stuard is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs. Kamenov throws the kick towards the body but Stuard avoids it. An inside leg kick from Stuard misses. Stuard swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Stuard avoids it well. Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Stuard blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Stuard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stuard tries to land a leg kick but Kamenov saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses. Stuard feints the counter takedown. Kamenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov moved away. Kamenov throws a head kick that half lands.
Stuard throws a leg kick that misses. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Stuard misses with a leg kick. Stuard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Stuard settles back down. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stuard wants to slow Kamenov down by chopping away at his legs. Kamenov misses with a wild combination.
Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stuard throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Kamenov is looking for a counter combo. Stuard wants to land a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range. Stuard is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs. Kamenov moves out of range of the leg kick from Stuard .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamenov checks the leg kick. Kamenov throws a head kick but Stuard moves out of range.
Stuard throws a leg kick that misses. Stuard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kamenov shoots in but Stuard avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stuard is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs. Kamenov checks the leg kick. Stuard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well. Stuard throws a front kick aimed at Kamenov's knee but Kamenov avoids it well. Stuard is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs. Stuard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenov scores with a head kick. Stuard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kamenov checks a leg kick. Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov blocks a low kick nicely. Stuard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuard throws a leg kick that misses. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Stuard misses with a low kick. Kamenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stuard as he jumps to the side. Stuard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grisha Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stuard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stuard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well. Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Stuard moves out of range easily. Kamenov moves out of range of the leg kick from Stuard . Stuard throws out a leg kick but Kamenov moves out of range and Stuard only half commits. Kamenov fails to land with a series of punches.
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! Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Stuard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Stuard will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kamenov blocks a leg kick. Stuard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kamenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stuard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Stuard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamenov. A nice inside leg kick there by Kamenov. That's going to slow Stuard down. A head kick misses from Kamenov. Stuard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Stuard settles back down. Stuard throws a leg kick that misses. Stuard throws a low kick but Kamenov avoids it. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Stuard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kamenov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stuard . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick from Kamenov lands but Stuard takes it in his stride. Stuard wants to land a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Kamenov. Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . It looked like Kamenov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kamenov throws a head kick that misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick. Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick. Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses. Stuard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stuard misses with a low kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses. Stuard misses with a low kick.
Stuard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Stuard settles back down. Kamenov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Some bone on bone action there as Kamenov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stuard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range. Stuard misses with a leg kick. Kamenov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stuard is fending him off so far but Kamenov persists. Nope, Stuard circles away and we're back to standing. Stuard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Stuard misses. Stuard misses with a low kick. Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stuard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kamenov checks a leg kick. Stuard moves out of range of the body kick. An inside leg kick from Stuard misses. Kamenov is looking for a counter combo. Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov moved away. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Kamenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stuard misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamenov is defended easily by Stuard . That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grisha Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuard motions for Kamenov to come forward. Stuard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kamenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stuard swivels and escapes. Stuard tried to score with a low kick but Kamenov checks it. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard . Stuard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamenov is able to avoid easily. Stuard throws a solid leg kick but Kamenov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stuard . Kamenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stuard throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range. Kamenov checks a leg kick nicely. Kamenov checks a leg kick. Kamenov blocks a leg kick. Stuard throws a chopping leg kick but Kamenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stuard misses with a low kick. Stuard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Kamenov tenderised Stuard 's leg. Stuard is trying to keep his angry face on. Stuard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov. Stuard throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range. Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stuard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov checks it. Stuard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kamenov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stuard if he has to take too many more of those.
Kamenov blocks a low kick nicely. Stuard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kamenov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stuard . That did some damage! Stuard throws a leg kick but Kamenov moved away. Kamenov checks a low kick from Stuard .
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to John Stuard . Well Stuard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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