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Event: Bots de Garra 142     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024





178 cm
34 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
43 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 57 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trumpinov looks for a takedown but Kamenev sprawls well.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Kamenev prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trumpinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Trumpinov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Trumpinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (2) vs (4) Trumpinov
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Trumpinov to control.
Trumpinov has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Trumpinov biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamenev wants to control his opponent's hands but Trumpinov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenev is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Trumpinov biding his time, controlling Kamenev. #SUB2#
Kamenev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trumpinov gets his way! #SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trumpinov just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Trumpinov to control. #SUB2#
Kamenev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Trumpinov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Trumpinov keeps control of the position. #T7#
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Trumpinov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control.#T8##SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish. #SUB2#
Kamenev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Trumpinov tries to keep control of the position but Kamenev is staying busy.
Kamenev tries to escape but Trumpinov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Trumpinov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kamenev's body.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now. #T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trumpinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Trumpinov keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Trumpinov working for the choke. #T11##SUB2#
Trumpinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Trumpinov has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamenev is defending well though. Trumpinov let's go of the attempt for now.#T12#
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Trumpinov won't let him.
Trumpinov controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Trumpinov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T13#
Trumpinov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Trumpinov controls the action.
Trumpinov is hanging on to Kamenev's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trumpinov.
Kamenev tries to escape but Trumpinov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trumpinov just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev tries to break free.
Trumpinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trumpinov biding his time, controlling Kamenev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Donovan Trumpinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 141     
Date:   Apr 10, 2024





178 cm
34 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
35 yrs
188 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 69 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Petersen
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T1#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamenev wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #T3#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen stalling.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen trying to control from Kamenev's half guard. Kamenev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T5#
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Kamenev has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenev controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Kamenev is pulling down on Petersen's head. It's preventing any offense from Petersen, at least for the moment.
Petersen stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Kamenev pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Petersen advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Petersen#SUB2#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamenev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Kamenev prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Kamenev is trying to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kamenev is holding Petersen down, trying to stall.
Petersen laying and praying for a moment but Kamenev takes advantage and regains half guard. #T13#
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #T14#
Petersen is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (6) vs (7) Petersen
Kamenev wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Petersen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (8) vs (7) Petersen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 140     
Date:   Apr 07, 2024





177 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs



178 cm
34 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kamenev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kamenev just content to control the position.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (0) vs (6) Kamenev
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it. #T2#
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Halli tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamenev prevents Halli from getting the reversal.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Halli to control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine from mount but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Halli is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Halli trying to control but Kamenev postures up. #T9#
Halli won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Halli is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev stalling away here and it's allowed Halli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (6) Kamenev#T12#
Kamenev is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli postures up.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Kamenev is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 136     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



170 cm
39 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kamenev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Hayek did well to prevent Kamenev getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Hayek tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamenev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Von Hayek
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Kamenev looking to control but Von Hayek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Von Hayek has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Von Hayek
I would not like to be Von Hayek right now.
You can see the frustration on Von Hayek's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Von Hayek trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Kamenev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Von Hayek.
Von Hayek staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev wants to control the position but Von Hayek frees himself and scrambles - Kamenev manages to regain control in side control.
Von Hayek stops Kamenev from passing to mount.
Kamenev gets to mount! Von Hayek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Von Hayek#T3#
Von Hayek is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Von Hayek is squirming around nicely.
Von Hayek is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Von Hayek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Hayek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Von Hayek is squirming around nicely.
Von Hayek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it. #T5#
Von Hayek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Hayek gets back to half guard.
Von Hayek is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #T6#
Kamenev passes into side control, despite Von Hayek's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Hayek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (16) vs (0) Von Hayek#T7#
Kamenev controls the position from side control.
Von Hayek is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Hayek looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (18) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.#T8#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev looking to control but Von Hayek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
Von Hayek wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
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.
Von Hayek tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.#T9#
Von Hayek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Hayek regains half guard.
Kamenev stalling. #T10#
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Von Hayek wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev prevents Von Hayek from improving his position.#T11#
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Von Hayek defends it.
Von Hayek is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
Von Hayek has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (21) vs (0) Von Hayek#T12#
Von Hayek is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev wants to take Von Hayek's back here but Von Hayek is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Von Hayek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T13#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev fails to move to back control.
Von Hayek has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (24) vs (0) Von Hayek#T14#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kamenev controlling from the back.
Kamenev avoiding Von Hayek 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 135     
Date:   Mar 20, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



188 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mesquita wants it to stay on the feet.
Mesquita feints the counter takedown.
Kamenev shoots and misses #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Mesquita is controlling the pace.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control here. #T1#
Mesquita is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mesquita 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. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Mesquita pushes down on Kamenev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T4#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Mesquita advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Kamenev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Mesquita#T5#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kamenev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (5) Mesquita#T7#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T8#
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (5) Mesquita
Kamenev working away.#T10#
Mesquita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Kamenev controlling the position from side mount.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (7) Mesquita#T11#
Kamenev is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it. #T12#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (10) Mesquita#T13#
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Kamenev takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to advance to full mount but Kamenev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Kamenev is trying to hold Mesquita in close to prevent damage but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 10 to 8.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 133     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Vernon
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon looking for a sweep but Kamenev has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#T2#
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamenev controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (2) Vernon#SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Vernon is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (11) vs (4) Vernon#T10#
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Kamenev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Vernon
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vernon's legs. #T12#
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon is not content to let Kamenev control the position. #T13##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (8) Vernon#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 131     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





193 cm
26 yrs
245 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 28 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 36 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schaubi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schaubi (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev is looking to control Schaubi but Schaubi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Schaubi is really stuck here.
Kamenev is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Schaubi is really stuck here.
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Schaubi buck him off. #T2#
Schaubi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
Schaubi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schaubi tries to escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schaubi's body. #T3#
I really don't envy Schaubi right now.
Kamenev wants to control but Schaubi manages to buck him off and is now in Kamenev's guard! Nice work there by Schaubi!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (7) Kamenev
Schaubi 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. #T4#
Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi trying to advance position but Kamenev counters by regaining guard.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Schaubi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (7) Kamenev
Schaubi wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.#T6#
Schaubi controlling the position.
Kamenev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it.
Schaubi is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Schaubi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Kamenev is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Schaubi is really struggling to control Kamenev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Schaubi happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Kamenev but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (7) Kamenev
Schaubi moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (7) Kamenev
Schaubi looking to hold on to the position here but Kamenev rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T12#
Schaubi content to stall in guard here.
Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev wants to hit a sweep here but Schaubi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenev there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (13) vs (7) Kamenev#T13#
Schaubi looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape. #T14#
Kamenev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount.
Schaubi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (16) vs (7) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 129     
Date:   Feb 28, 2024





188 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mesquita holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mesquita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamenev shoots for a takedown but Mesquita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamenev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mesquita defends it nicely.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.#TD2#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mesquita is trying to escape the position but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev slows the pace down. #T2#
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mesquita!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T7#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy. #T8#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T10#
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Kamenev#T12#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita 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. #T13#
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB#
Mesquita 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. #T14#
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (14) Kamenev
Mesquita regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 14 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 127     
Date:   Feb 21, 2024





180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Kamenev
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T1#
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laitila is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila not doing much here. #T4#
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Kamenev trying to control here. #T5#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Laitila controlling from mount. #T6#
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it. #T7#
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T9#
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from getting the reversal.
Laitila is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #T10#
Laitila content to control rather than advance.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T12#
Kamenev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T13#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 124     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024





183 cm
32 yrs
176 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 39 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Gracias trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kamenev postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T2#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Kamenev#T4#
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Kamenev tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.#T5#
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Gracias prevents Kamenev from getting the reversal.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T6#
Gracias wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Gracias passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.#T8#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gracias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamenev is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (8) vs (6) Kamenev
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamenev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening. #T10#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free. #T11#
Kamenev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T13#
Kamenev is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T14##SUB2#
Gracias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamenev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 123     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Mesquita. No joy for Kamenev on that attempt.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mesquita moves into the clinch.
Kamenev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mesquita after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kamenev gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita postures up.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Mesquita
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Kamenev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (11) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (0) Mesquita#T6#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T8#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (14) vs (2) Mesquita
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (16) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (19) vs (2) Mesquita#T10#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (22) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to break free. #SUB#
Mesquita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms.
Mesquita tries to break free. #T11#
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Kamenev controls the position.
Mesquita tries to escape the position. #T12#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
Kamenev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now. #T13#
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Mesquita buck him off.
Mesquita prevents Kamenev from getting a body triangle.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Kamenev looking to break Mesquita's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mesquita remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kamenev controls the position.#T14#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Kamenev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 122     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 63 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Archer
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamenev pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev controlling Archer's posture. #T1#
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer postures up. #T4#
Kamenev seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Archer wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #T6#
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer is trying to keep Kamenev in close. #T7#
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Archer pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Archer#T9#
Archer prevents Kamenev from moving into mount.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Archer
Archer is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Archer prevents Kamenev from taking his back.
Kamenev tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Archer wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Archer reaches up to try and control the position but Kamenev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Archer rolls and tries to escape and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Archer#T14#
Archer tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Kamenev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Archer trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 121     
Date:   Jan 31, 2024





180 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 35 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Laitila against the ropes. #TD2#
Kamenev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kamenev manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila being controlled for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitila is holding Kamenev down, trying to stall.#T2#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laitila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laitila is trying to escape the position but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila is working away. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Kamenev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#T7#
Laitila trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T9#
Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
Laitila is in bad spot here.
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off. #T10#
Kamenev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laitila has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Laitila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T11#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Laitila tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it.
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (13) Kamenev#T14#
Laitila seems a little lost for a moment, as Kamenev dominates the positioning.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 13 to 0.
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 119     
Date:   Jan 24, 2024





192 cm
29 yrs
205 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clubber enables Kamenev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clubber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Clubber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now. #T2#
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.#T5#
Kamenev is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Kamenev tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control but Clubber passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T6#
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T9#
Clubber stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Clubber pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.
Clubber is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Kamenev pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Kamenev stalling.
Clubber is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #T14#
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 118     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 60 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamenev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kamenev clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard successfully.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T1#
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T2#
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Archer trying to control the position.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up. #T4#
Kamenev passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Archer is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.#T6#
Kamenev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard. #T7#
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev stalling.
Kamenev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Archer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Archer#T8#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to keep Archer in close. #T9#
Archer won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenev pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Archer is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Archer stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Kamenev is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 117     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024





192 cm
29 yrs
205 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenev stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to counter the offense by Clubber and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kamenev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clubber to the ground. Kamenev is now in Clubber's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy. #T7#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (4) Kamenev#T8#
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Clubber controlling the position well.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Kamenev stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (7) Kamenev#T11#
Clubber tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Kamenev working away.
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Clubber is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it. #T12#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling the position from side mount.
Clubber prevents Kamenev from improving position. #T13#
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to control here.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 116     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs



178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vernon pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenev 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.
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (3) Kamenev#T1#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Vernon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kamenev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vernon has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 115     
Date:   Jan 10, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs



163 cm
34 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Peieira is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peieira trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Peieira is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Peieira won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Peieira is having none of it.
Peieira trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kamenev is pressing down on Peieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peieira is holding on for now.
Kamenev trying to control the pace.
Peieira is trying to control but Kamenev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Peieira#T2#
Peieira tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Peieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Peieira tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Peieira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
Peieira is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Peieira wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev wants to take Peieira's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev is stalling here but it's allowed Peieira to get half guard.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Peieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peieira trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev trying to control the pace.
Peieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev wants to control but Peieira is keeping him busy. #T5#
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Peieira wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Peieira's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Peieira is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T6#
Peieira reaches up to try and control the position but Kamenev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Peieira rolls and tries to escape and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Peieira
I really don't envy Peieira right now.
Kamenev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T7##SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Kamenev won't let him. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy.
Kamenev gets his hands free as Peieira looks to control. #T8#
Kamenev is hanging on to Peieira's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Peieira right now.
Kamenev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peieira for as long as he can get away with.
Peieira can't escape the position. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Peieira right now.
Kamenev controlling the position well here. Peieira rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Peieira turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Peieira
Peieira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenev pulls Peieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Peieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass. #T10#
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Peieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Peieira is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Peieira sits in half guard.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Peieira is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Peieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position. #T13#
Peieira controlling from the top position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Peieira looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Peieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Peieira is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (15) vs (2) Peieira
Peieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.#SUB2#
Peieira looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 113     
Date:   Jan 03, 2024





195 cm
35 yrs
255 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rolla's waist but Rolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenev off to one side.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla shoots in but Kamenev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rolla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Rolla wants to control the action but instead Kamenev gets a body lock and reverses into Rolla's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (9) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Rolla looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Kamenev is keeping busy. #SUB#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kamenev, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kamenev defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (7) Kamenev
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rolla is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (13) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to break free.
Rolla controls the action.#SUB#
Kamenev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
Rolla controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position. #T4#
Rolla struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Kamenev is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolla, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolla doesn't have the hooks in though and Kamenev manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (13) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard. #T6#
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (13) vs (12) Kamenev
Rolla tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Kamenev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rolla is being controlled here. #T7#
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (13) vs (14) Kamenev
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rolla is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (13) vs (17) Kamenev
Rolla tries to break free. #SUB2#
Rolla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms.
Rolla wants to escape the position. #T9#
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (17) Kamenev
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T10#
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (19) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T11#
Rolla has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (22) Kamenev
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla reaches up to try and control the position but Kamenev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rolla rolls and tries to escape and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (25) Kamenev
Rolla wants to escape the position. #T12#
Kamenev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kamenev is cranking Rolla's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rolla! He's tightened the choke and Rolla is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 111     
Date:   Dec 27, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



186 cm
38 yrs
199 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Ziyaeddin has closed the distance and engaged Kamenev in a clinch. #TD2#
Ziyaeddin jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamenev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T1#
Ziyaeddin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to take Ziyaeddin's back here but Ziyaeddin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.#T2#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Kamenev trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ziyaeddin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Kamenev is looking to control Ziyaeddin but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kamenev is not going to allow Ziyaeddin to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ziyaeddin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ziyaeddin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4##SUB#
Kamenev tightening his grip on Ziyaeddin, looking for the choke.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Ziyaeddin tries to break free. #T5#
A lull in the action here.
Kamenev avoiding Ziyaeddin 's attempts to control his hands.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Ziyaeddin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ziyaeddin's body. #T6#
Kamenev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Kamenev gets his hands free as Ziyaeddin looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Ziyaeddin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
Ziyaeddin wants to escape the position.
Ziyaeddin just trying to survive but Kamenev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kamenev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ziyaeddin doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Ziyaeddin right now. #T9#
Kamenev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms. #T10#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T11#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ziyaeddin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ziyaeddin staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control. #T12#
Ziyaeddin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but Ziyaeddin pushed the leg off.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ziyaeddin tries to break free.
Kamenev trying to control.
Ziyaeddin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T13#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ziyaeddin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Ziyaeddin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Kamenev working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 110     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



188 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kamenev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kamenev jumps into guard, dragging Mesquita to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #T3#
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T5#
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Mesquita's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is keeping busy. #T6#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Kamenev is looking to control Mesquita but Mesquita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Mesquita is staying busy.#T7#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to pass Mesquita's guard but actually Mesquita recovers to full guard.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev postures up. #T9#
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Mesquita has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (8) vs (4) Mesquita#T11#
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mesquita locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kamenev is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 108     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



181 cm
42 yrs
186 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
O Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kamenev pulls O Reilly into guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Reilly passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
O Reilly controlling the action here.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
O Reilly trying to control from Kamenev's half guard. Kamenev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O Reilly pushing down on Kamenev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
O Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Reilly pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.#T3#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev is in trouble now - O Reilly has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (3) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly fails to take his opponent's back.
Kamenev regains half guard.#T4#
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Reilly defends well.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #T6#
O Reilly stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T7#
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
O Reilly passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev trying to control here.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
O Reilly is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kamenev has his foot on O Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
O Reilly trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T13#
O Reilly controlling from the top position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T14#
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (3) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 3 to 2.
Patty O Reilly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 107     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



185 cm
33 yrs
190 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kamenev gets control of Sulvar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. #T3#
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sulvar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kamenev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Sulvar tries to take Kamenev's back but instead Kamenev uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Sulvar is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (6) Sulvar#T8#
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9#
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev regains half guard.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T10#
Sulvar is taking a breather. Kamenev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sulvar is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (9) Sulvar#T13#
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.#T14#
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 105     
Date:   Dec 08, 2023





178 cm
42 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up. #TD#
Nickal is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Nickal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Nickal trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Nickal advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T5#
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
Kamenev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (10) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (13) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.#T8#
Kamenev can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is keeping busy. #T9##SUB#
Nickal has got his arm under Kamenev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kamenev has spun round into Nickal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Kamenev is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal is trying to keep Kamenev in close. #T13#
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (4) Kamenev#T14#
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 104     
Date:   Dec 06, 2023





178 cm
33 yrs
188 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 53 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamenev's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamenev reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Kamenev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Kamenev
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T5#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Kamenev postures up.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom. #T9#
Petersen tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T10#
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Petersen is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Petersen is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (4) Kamenev
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12##SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T13#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (4) Kamenev
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (15) vs (4) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 103     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023





192 cm
29 yrs
205 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clubber as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Clubber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenev did well to prevent Clubber getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Clubber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Clubber working away.#T2#
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kamenev trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Clubber trying to control from Kamenev's half guard. Kamenev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Kamenev is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber controlling his opponent. #T6#
Kamenev wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Clubber takes Kamenev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kamenev is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free. #T8#
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kamenev doesn't escape.
Kamenev just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Clubber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Clubber is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T11#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Clubber is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom. #T13#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Clubber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (5) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 102     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023





183 cm
31 yrs
176 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Gracias is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T3#
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Kamenev wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kamenev prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T6#
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev can't control as he wanted to and Gracias manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position. #T7#
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Kamenev passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T8#
Well, if Kamenev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Gracias wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Gracias trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Kamenev is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Gracias is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Gracias keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracias is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T14#
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 5 to 0.
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 101     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023





178 cm
41 yrs
184 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 41 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Trump fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kamenev to the ground. Trump is now in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump laying and praying for a moment but Kamenev takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Trump. Oh but Kamenev has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Trump goes limp - he's gone! Kamenev jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 99     
Date:   Nov 22, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Laitila
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila controlling the position.#T1#
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev preventing the sweep. #T3#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kamenev is fighting to break Laitila's control of his arms but Laitila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Kamenev won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy. #T6##SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Laitila#T8#
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Laitila has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Kamenev controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (4) Laitila#T11#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 94     
Date:   Nov 08, 2023





183 cm
31 yrs
176 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Gracias goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Kamenev instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Kamenev has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Kamenev 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.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Gracias is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T5#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Kamenev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracias has picked Kamenev up and slammed him! Kamenev can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracias manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Gracias has control of an arm but Kamenev manages to advance to Gracias's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Gracias turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (6) Kamenev#T13#
Gracias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Kamenev looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (12) vs (6) Kamenev#T14#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 92     
Date:   Nov 01, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laitila.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laitila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev looking to control but instead Laitila has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Kamenev not doing much here. #T5#
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev is stalling here. Laitila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kamenev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laitila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Laitila
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Laitila is controlling the position. #T6#
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (4) vs (6) Laitila
Laitila wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Laitila moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (9) Laitila
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Kamenev prevents Laitila from getting a body triangle.#T8##SUB2#
Laitila looking for the RNC.
Kamenev just trying to survive but Laitila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laitila controlling the positon.
It looks like Laitila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Laitila gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Laitila keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
Laitila not allowing Kamenev to control his hands. #T10#
Kamenev prevents Laitila from getting a body triangle.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila manages to sink in the hooks.
Laitila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kamenev's body.
Kamenev tries to escape but Laitila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off. #T12#
Kamenev tries to break free. #SUB2#
Laitila is cranking Kamenev's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kamenev! He's tightened the choke and Kamenev is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jari Laitila!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 89     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023





178 cm
33 yrs
188 lbs



178 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 50 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen is really struggling to control Kamenev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Petersen trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen not doing much here. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #T9#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking to control the position but Kamenev frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Petersen grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Kamenev there - Petersen really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 87     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



188 cm
25 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kamenev won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenev postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kamenev rolls with it to try and escape but Mesquita cranks on the arm and Kamenev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 86     
Date:   Oct 13, 2023





200 cm
29 yrs
275 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson clinches.
Kamenev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev looking for a takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it. #TD2#
Kamenev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
Anderson controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T6#
Kamenev passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Anderson is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Kamenev is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kamenev content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position. #T10#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Well, if Kamenev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T13#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev 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. #T14#
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 83     
Date:   Oct 04, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rishkinov tries to clinch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Rishkinov fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kamenev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kamenev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rishkinov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rishkinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rishkinov rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Rishkinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamenev. #T2#
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Rishkinov from escaping the position.
Rishkinov trying to control but not successfully.
Kamenev is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
Rishkinov can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kamenev controls the position.#T3#
Rishkinov wants to escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control.
Rishkinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kamenev off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rishkinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Rishkinov is defending the position.
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rishkinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (0) Rishkinov#T5#
Rishkinov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Rishkinov to control.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Rishkinov is squirming around nicely.
Rishkinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Kamenev passes into side control, despite Rishkinov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (17) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Rishkinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (19) vs (0) Rishkinov#T7#
Rishkinov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Rishkinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev not doing much here.
Rishkinov trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (22) vs (0) Rishkinov#T8#
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Rishkinov looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (24) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev looking to control but Rishkinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (27) vs (0) Rishkinov#T11##SUB#
Kamenev working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rishkinov is doing well to defend. Kamenev seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rishkinov is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 80     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



163 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kvinchal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kastav Kvinchal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvinchal fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Kvinchal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (0) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kamenev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvinchal but great work by Kamenev.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal gets back to half guard.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kamenev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Kvinchal
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kvinchal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (12) vs (4) Kvinchal#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Kvinchal tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kvinchal breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (12) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (16) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (18) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to get to half guard.
Kvinchal tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (21) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev keeps control of the position easily here as Kvinchal tries to buck him off.
Kvinchal tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Kvinchal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kamenev.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kvinchal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kamenev off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kvinchal is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Kamenev has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kvinchal is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 78     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023





181 cm
41 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by O Reilly. O Reilly maintains the clinch.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but Kamenev holds him up against the ropes and eventually O Reilly drops back down to his feet.
Kamenev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Reilly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamenev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
O Reilly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (0) Kamenev
O Reilly just content to control the position.
O Reilly wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
O Reilly controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains half guard.
O Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kamenev is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T2#
O Reilly content to control rather than advance. #T3#
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Reilly is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
O Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (7) vs (0) Kamenev
O Reilly controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Kamenev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly is taking a breather. Kamenev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (10) vs (0) Kamenev#T7#
O Reilly trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (13) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to escape the position. #T9#
O Reilly is looking to control Kamenev but Kamenev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
O Reilly has good solid back control here.
O Reilly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Kamenev prevents O Reilly from getting a body triangle.#T10#
O Reilly controlling from the back.
O Reilly is controlling the position but Kamenev somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
O Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
O Reilly is taking a breather. Kamenev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (16) vs (0) Kamenev
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Kamenev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reilly to get the leverage.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
O Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
O Reilly is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Reilly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (16) vs (4) Kamenev
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (16) vs (6) Kamenev#T14#
O Reilly holds on to Kamenev around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
O Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (16) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Patty O Reilly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 75     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



163 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kvinchal shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamenev tries to sprawl out of it but Kvinchal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kamenev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvinchal shoots in but Kamenev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamenev is looking to counter the offense by Kvinchal and move into the clinch.
Kvinchal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kastav Kvinchal.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks Kvinchal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev gets to mount! Kvinchal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev fails to move to back control.
Kvinchal is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kvinchal is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Kvinchal can't escape the position.
Kvinchal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to break free.
Kamenev has good solid back control here.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Kvinchal is staying busy.#T2#
Kvinchal tries to break free.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvinchal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kvinchal is keeping busy.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kvinchal is keeping busy.
Kvinchal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kvinchal wants to escape the position.
Kvinchal is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev keeps control of the position easily here as Kvinchal tries to buck him off.
Kamenev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal tries to escape the position.
Kamenev controls the action.
Kvinchal rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #T4#
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but Kvinchal pushed the leg off.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kvinchal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kamenev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Kvinchal right now. #SUB#
Kvinchal is trying to roll into a better position but Kamenev has get a rear naked choke and Kvinchal is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 73     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





185 cm
32 yrs
177 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Helenius's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kamenev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helenius regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working. #T1#
Kamenev prevents Helenius from improving his position.
Helenius is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helenius avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev passes into side control, despite Helenius's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Helenius's legs. #T3#
Kamenev gets to mount! Helenius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev can't control as he wanted to and Helenius manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Helenius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Helenius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helenius tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T4#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Helenius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T5#
Helenius wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Helenius is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T6#
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to control but Helenius wriggling away.
Helenius is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
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 Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but Helenius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Helenius.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (10) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Kamenev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helenius is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Kamenev is not content to let Helenius control the position. #T10#
Kamenev tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position.
Helenius taking a breather here.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Helenius trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T11#
Helenius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Helenius dominates the positioning.#T12#
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Helenius trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Helenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.
Kamenev trying to control but Helenius postures up. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to control Helenius's posture. Helenius takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kamenev! Helenius is rotating here... this could be the end... Kamenev is out! Helenius has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 72     
Date:   Sep 01, 2023





181 cm
41 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
O Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Kamenev.#TD#
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev 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.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Reilly trying to control the position. #T3#
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
O Reilly looking to control.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
O Reilly working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from O Reilly's half guard. O Reilly has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Kamenev pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Reilly gets full guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (3) Kamenev
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenev gets to mount! O Reilly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from O Reilly to control.
Kamenev looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
O Reilly holds on to Kamenev around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
O Reilly tries to control Kamenev's body but Kamenev pushes him off. O Reilly squirms to his side and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (0) vs (8) Kamenev
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T10#
Kamenev gets his hands free as O Reilly looks to control.
O Reilly really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kamenev's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but O Reilly pushed the leg off.
O Reilly can't escape the position. #T11#
O Reilly staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing O Reilly from escaping the position.
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of O Reilly's body.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
Kamenev biding his time, controlling O Reilly. #SUB2#
O Reilly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T12#
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well,O Reilly is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Reilly tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Kamenev controlling the position well here. O Reilly rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Kamenev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kamenev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
O Reilly tries to escape the position. #T14#
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
What can O Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Kamenev is hanging on to O Reilly's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as O Reilly tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 69     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



195 cm
33 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rolla wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Rolla
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (5) Rolla
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving position. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kamenev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Kamenev.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (16) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (16) vs (10) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Kamenev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (18) vs (10) Rolla#T5#
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (18) vs (14) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is doing well to defend. Rolla seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kamenev is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 68     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023





172 cm
41 yrs
141 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenev as Fiso shoots in.
Kamenev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fiso.
Fiso doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up.
Fiso goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fiso to the mat! Fiso manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Fiso is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T3#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Kamenev working away.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiso will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiso tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Fiso denies him. #T6#
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Kamenev takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Fiso is trying to escape the mount. #T7#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Fiso trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamenev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Kamenev prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso staying calm.
Kamenev is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fiso.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Kamenev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (5) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Fiso tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (5) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Fiso is staying busy.
Kamenev is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position.
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off. #T13#
Kamenev wants to control the position but Fiso frees himself and scrambles - Kamenev manages to regain control in side control.
Fiso tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Fiso but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (5) vs (19) Kamenev
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso gets back to half guard.#T14#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Kamenev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fiso reverses the position - he's now on top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (19) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 67     
Date:   Aug 16, 2023





200 cm
29 yrs
275 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev has Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Kamenev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Anderson pushes a forearm under Kamenev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamenev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 65     
Date:   Aug 09, 2023





183 cm
43 yrs
208 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 37 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev clinches with his opponent.
Kamenev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Average after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Average gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Average is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Average is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Average wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Average seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Average passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Average is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Kamenev is not content to let Average control the position.
Average working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamenev's thigh. Kamenev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Kamenev pulls Average in to control the position.
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Average swings around for an armbar but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (8) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Average has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamenev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Average.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (5) Kamenev
Average is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (12) vs (5) Kamenev
Average trying to control momentarily.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Average.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off. #T5#
Average wants to control but Kamenev manages to buck him off and is now in Average's guard! Nice work there by Kamenev!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (12) vs (7) Kamenev
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev pushes down on Average's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Average wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (10) Kamenev
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Average is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Average is looking for a sweep.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Average is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Average tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev just content to control the position. #T9#
Average is looking for a sweep.
Average trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
Average sneaks back into half guard.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Average tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Average wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (13) Kamenev#T10#
Kamenev wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Average sneaks back into half guard.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Average is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Average wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (16) Kamenev
Average tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (14) vs (16) Kamenev#SUB#
Average is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Average eventually gives up the hold.
Average trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Average controlling the pace. #T13#
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Average's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Average's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (14) vs (20) Kamenev
Average tries to escape the position.
Kamenev controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T14#
Average is trying to break free.
Average is keeping busy.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Average from escaping the position.
Kamenev has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 20 to 14.
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 63     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023





166 cm
44 yrs
151 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 59 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T1#
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov wants to take Kamenev's back here but Kamenev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.#T2#
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3#
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov. #SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov. #T4#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T5#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov looking to hold on to the position here but Kamenev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Kamenev#T8#
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to take Pavlov's back here but Pavlov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Kamenev is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov regains half guard.#T11#
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's trapped leg to prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev is taking a breather. Pavlov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenev won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (10) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is really stuck here. #T13#
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (15) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T14#
Kamenev forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (18) Kamenev
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 18 to 10.
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 62     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



183 cm
30 yrs
176 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kamenev clinches with his opponent.
Gracias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamenev walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kamenev rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling from side mount. #T1#
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracias will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Gracias struggling a bit here.
Gracias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamenev's best efforts.
Kamenev is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev controlling the action here. #T3#
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Gracias
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 trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Gracias#T5#
Kamenev controls the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev struggling to keep hold of the position. #T6#
Gracias tries to break free.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias is trying to break free.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracias trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracias for a finish.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip. #T8#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Kamenev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias is keeping busy.
Kamenev not allowing Gracias to control his hands. #T9#
Kamenev controls the position.
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias just trying to survive but Kamenev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kamenev.
Gracias wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free. #T10#
Kamenev trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kamenev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracias.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Gracias#T11#
Kamenev gets to mount! Gracias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (15) vs (0) Gracias
Kamenev looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias tries to control Kamenev's body but Kamenev pushes him off. Gracias squirms to his side and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (18) vs (0) Gracias#T12#
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke from the back.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily. #T13#
Gracias wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracias is trying to break free. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Kamenev is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Gracias buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 61     
Date:   Jul 26, 2023





178 cm
40 yrs
184 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 31 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamenev. #CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trump is trying to drag Kamenev to the mat but Kamenev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Trump tightens his grip and picks Kamenev up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamenev manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Kamenev gets full guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump passes easily into half guard.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T4#
Trump is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Trump passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Trump happy to just control the position for now.
Kamenev is not content to let Trump control the position. #T8#
Kamenev wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T10#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Kamenev is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T11#
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump looking to control but instead Kamenev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T12#
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Trump has control of Kamenev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Trump controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 59     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023





184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Orion gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Orion manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Orion controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Orion postures up.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Orion controlling from the top position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orion 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.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion advances to half guard. #T3#
Orion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orion forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (8) vs (2) Kamenev
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kamenev is trying to break free. #T5#
Kamenev prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Orion looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is controlling Orion 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orion is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard. #T7#
Orion won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orion has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Orion working a defensive guard here. #T8#
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Orion pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (10) vs (4) Kamenev#T9#
Orion slips nicely into half guard.
Orion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamenev's thigh. Kamenev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Orion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well. #T12#
Orion is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. #T13#
Orion stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Kamenev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 58     
Date:   Jul 12, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



193 cm
47 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hozdic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev wants to hit a sweep here but Hozdic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenev there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Hozdic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away. #T1#
Kamenev reaches up to try and control the position but Hozdic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kamenev rolls and tries to escape and now Hozdic has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (0) vs (8) Hozdic
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hozdic keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Hozdic working for the choke. #T2#
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kamenev.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now. #T3#
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Kamenev tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Hozdic controls the position.
Kamenev is really stuck here.
Kamenev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamenev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Kamenev reaches up to try and control the position but Hozdic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kamenev rolls and tries to escape and now Hozdic has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (0) vs (11) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamenev is defending well though. Hozdic let's go of the attempt for now.
Kamenev is really stuck here.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (11) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic is trying to keep Kamenev in close. #T9#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (11) Hozdic
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev working away.#SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hozdic, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic regains half guard.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Well,Kamenev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Hozdic is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hozdic avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hozdic trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Hozdic has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (13) Hozdic
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 57     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
40 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it.
Trump wants to clinch up but Kamenev keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kamenev pushes Trump up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kamenev wants a takedown. #TD2#
Trump has clasped his hands together around Kamenev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (0) vs (4) Trump
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trump taking a break here but Kamenev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Trump is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump passes into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Trump moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (7) Trump
Trump wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it. #T5#
Trump is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamenev reverses the position - he's now on top in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Trump
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.#T6#
Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (9) Trump
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.#T7#
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10##T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trump.#T12#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (9) Trump
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump looking to control but Kamenev passes into half guard. #T13#
Kamenev prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is concentrating on defense, preventing Kamenev from advancing position. #T14#
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Trump gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 4.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 56     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023





178 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahokas dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Ahokas into guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T1#
Ahokas gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks Ahokas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Kamenev
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Kamenev#T2#
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ahokas turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (13) Kamenev#T5##SUB2#
Ahokas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ahokas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ahokas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 55     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



163 cm
31 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kvinchal moves into the clinch successfully.
Kvinchal tries to pull guard but Kamenev holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kvinchal drops back down to his feet.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kvinchal pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Kamenev is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kvinchal can't fight it off and eventually Kamenev manages to take the fight to the floor. Kvinchal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
Kvinchal wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvinchal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Kvinchal#T1#
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvinchal, not yet.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Kvinchal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
Kvinchal is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Kvinchal prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Kvinchal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (9) vs (2) Kvinchal
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kvinchal is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kvinchal can't escape the position.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Kvinchal is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Kvinchal can't escape the position.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Kvinchal doesn't allow it.
Kvinchal tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kvinchal is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Kamenev prevents Kvinchal from getting the reversal.#T5#
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 Kvinchal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Kvinchal trying to control here. #T6#
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Kvinchal is defending the position. #T7#
Kvinchal trying to control here.
Kamenev is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvinchal is trying to control but can't. #T8#
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.#T9##SUB2#
Kvinchal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenev stalling.
Kvinchal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamenev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (12) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kamenev controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kvinchal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
Kvinchal prevents Kamenev from taking his back.#T11#
Kvinchal is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (15) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Kvinchal tries to break free.
What can Kvinchal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kvinchal tries to escape the position.
Kvinchal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamenev.
I really don't envy Kvinchal right now. #T12#
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kvinchal's body.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Kvinchal tries to break free.
Kamenev not allowing Kvinchal to control his hands.
Kvinchal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T13#
Kvinchal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Kvinchal is squirming around nicely.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamenev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (18) vs (2) Kvinchal

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 54     
Date:   Jun 28, 2023





178 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahokas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamenev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Kamenev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahokas to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (8) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Ahokas happy to just control the position for now.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T7#
Ahokas looking to control but instead Kamenev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (8) Kamenev
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Ahokas controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount.
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev is in all sorts of trouble here. #T9#
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it. #SUB#
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahokas fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Ahokas looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Ahokas's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Ahokas moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (11) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T12#
Ahokas avoiding Kamenev 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas controls the action.#T13#
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev manages to buck him off and is now in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Kamenev!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (11) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Ahokas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 53     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023





184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamenev.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Kamenev controlling from side mount.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev prevents Orion from improving his position.#T1#
Kamenev is thwarting Orion's attempts to control the position.
Kamenev trying to control from Orion's half guard. Orion has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orion looking to control.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Kamenev passes Orion's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Orion trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orion trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Orion trying to get back to full guard but Kamenev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orion is trying to escape the mount. #T7#
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Orion is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Kamenev has good solid back control here.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Orion manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard. #T11#
Orion prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Orion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Kamenev seems keen to control Orion's posture.
Orion preventing the sweep. #T13#
Orion slips nicely into half guard.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamenev wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 52     
Date:   Jun 21, 2023





166 cm
44 yrs
151 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamenev wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Pavlov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev#T3#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Kamenev is in no mood to give up.
Kamenev is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount. #T8#
Kamenev has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Kamenev controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish. #T9#
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kamenev doesn't escape.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free. #T10#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamenev tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.#T12##SUB#
Kamenev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pavlov gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov controls the action.#T13#
Pavlov trying to control.
Kamenev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Pavlov passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 51     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023





178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 32 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Kamenev
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kamenev wants to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamenev's legs.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a submission but Kamenev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T4#
Kamenev controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Kamenev controlling Al Jhit's posture. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Kamenev
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T6#
Kamenev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (5) Kamenev
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Jhit is holding on for now.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T8#
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Kamenev pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Nice work there by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Al Jhit looking to control.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12##SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Al Jhit trying to control from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Al Jhit trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T14#
Al Jhit has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (10) Kamenev
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 10 to 8.
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 50     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamenev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Ahokas. Ahokas maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ahokas has picked Kamenev up - he's going for a ride! Ahokas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Ahokas
Kamenev is trying to stick to Ahokas's back but Ahokas is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Kamenev is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Ahokas has moved into half guard.
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (4) Ahokas
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas controlling Kamenev's posture. #T6#
Ahokas controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage. #T9#
Kamenev is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Ahokas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenev jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.#T10#
Ahokas tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Ahokas is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Ahokas tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kamenev easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (11) vs (4) Ahokas
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Ahokas#T11#
Kamenev biding his time, controlling Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
Good control from Kamenev.
Ahokas tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here. #T12#
Kamenev controlling the position well here. Ahokas rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Kamenev has good solid back control here. #T13#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Kamenev won't let him.
Ahokas staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control. #T14#
Ahokas tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahokas is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 49     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



186 cm
45 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lynn trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Lynn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Lynn working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev trying to control the pace. #T2#
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lynn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kamenev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (5) Lynn
Lynn looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (5) Lynn
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control but Lynn is having none of it.
Lynn can't escape the position.
Lynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lynn with the active half guard here but Kamenev passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (5) Lynn#T4#
Lynn tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (12) vs (5) Lynn
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Kamenev takes Lynn's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lynn is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (15) vs (5) Lynn
You can see the frustration on Lynn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Lynn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynn breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (15) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass.
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (17) vs (7) Lynn#T6##SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a triangle here but Kamenev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (20) vs (7) Lynn#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (22) vs (7) Lynn
Kamenev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lynn to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (25) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Lynn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (25) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Lynn advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenev gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (27) vs (9) Lynn#T8##SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynn has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (30) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (33) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lynn regains half guard.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.#T10##SUB2#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Lynn.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lynn has an active guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard. #T11#
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn wants to sweep but Kamenev has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (36) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Kamenev just content to control the position.
Kamenev advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (38) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lynn keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn looks winded!
Lynn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenev jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (41) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (43) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (46) vs (9) Lynn
Kamenev has the hooks in. Lynn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Lynn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamenev.
Lynn is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Lynn is in bad spot here.
Lynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kamenev off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Lynn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (46) vs (11) Lynn
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lynn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (48) vs (11) Lynn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lynn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamenev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynn.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (51) vs (11) Lynn

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 51 to 11.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 48     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023





193 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 20 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamenev enables Hozdic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamenev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Kamenev
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Hozdic trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hozdic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T2#
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Hozdic wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #T4#
Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Hozdic wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T6#
Kamenev is holding on to half guard well.
Hozdic is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Hozdic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kamenev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kamenev!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hozdic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T8#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is trying to control but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (10) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Kamenev is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Hozdic wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard. #T11#
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Hozdic trying to advance position but Kamenev counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev is trying to hold Hozdic in close to prevent damage but Hozdic has managed to pass into half guard.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T14#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 47     
Date:   Jun 02, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Ahokas. Ahokas maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ahokas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position. #T1#
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev looking to control. #T3#
Ahokas passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Ahokas is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Ahokas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahokas is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Kamenev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas 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.
Kamenev controlling the position.#T10#
Ahokas pushes down on Kamenev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Kamenev looking to control.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahokas passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Ahokas trying to advance position but Kamenev counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 46     
Date:   Jun 01, 2023





178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev forces Trump back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Trump is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trump persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controlling from the top position.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump passes into half guard.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Trump is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is taking a breather. Kamenev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Trump is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it. #T3#
Trump passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Trump working away.
Trump trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it. #T4#
Trump controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face as Trump controls the position.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump postures up.
Kamenev is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev is letting Trump control him for a moment. #T6#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump working away.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
The referee asks Trump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trump prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trump's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Trump trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Trump works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (2) Kamenev#T9#
Trump is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Trump continues to stall.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T11#
Trump has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (13) vs (2) Kamenev
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T13#
Trump content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Trump has moved into half guard. #T14#
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 45     
Date:   May 31, 2023





184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion tries for a takedown but Kamenev manages to get underhooks.
Kamenev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Orion into guard.
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Kamenev controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev controlling Orion's posture. #T1#
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Orion passes into half guard. #T2#
Orion wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Orion wants to advance to full mount but Kamenev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Orion wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Orion is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Orion keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #T4#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Orion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orion wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orion is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Orion looking to control.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamenev won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T9#
Orion wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T11#
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T12#
Kamenev tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Orion wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T13#
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Orion tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kamenev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 44     
Date:   May 30, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev clinches.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.
Kamenev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kamenev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T1#
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev pulls Leifsson in to control the position.
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Leifsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leifsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leifsson is staying active.
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T6#
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #T8#
Leifsson content to control rather than advance.
Leifsson is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from moving into mount. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamenev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (5) vs (8) Kamenev
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Leifsson is holding on tight. #T13#
Kamenev tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Leifsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Leifsson doesn't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 43     
Date:   May 29, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
169 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Rishkinov against the ropes.
Rishkinov wants a takedown.
Rishkinov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Kamenev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (0) vs (4) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
Rishkinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (0) vs (7) Kamenev#T1#
Kamenev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rishkinov doesn't escape.
Rishkinov tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev is looking to control Rishkinov but Rishkinov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rishkinov prevents Kamenev from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to stick to Rishkinov's back but Rishkinov is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rishkinov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (7) Kamenev
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T3#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov. #SUB#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Kamenev has control of Rishkinov's left arm, preventing Rishkinov from doing any damage.
Rishkinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev controlling Rishkinov's posture.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev passes into half guard.
Rishkinov moves into full guard. #SUB#
Rishkinov has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Rishkinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev pushing down on Rishkinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T8#
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Rishkinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (12) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Rishkinov is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Kamenev dominates the positioning.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
Rishkinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Rishkinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rishkinov (2) vs (14) Kamenev
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T12#
Kamenev moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (17) Kamenev
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov regains half guard.#T13#
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Rishkinov controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 17 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 41     
Date:   May 28, 2023





193 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic working away.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.
Kamenev is controlling Hozdic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well. #T2#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic not doing much here. #T4#
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamenev's thigh. Kamenev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #T5#
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Kamenev
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hozdic preventing the sweep. #T8#
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic passes easily into half guard.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic is controlling the pace. #T9#
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Hozdic wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Hozdic stalling.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Kamenev is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic is controlling the pace. #T13#
Kamenev is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg. #T14#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dragan Hozdic, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 40     
Date:   May 27, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it.
Ahokas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Ahokas rushes Kamenev and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahokas won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas controlling from the top position.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas controlling from the top position. #T1#
It looks like Ahokas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Kamenev in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Ahokas is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Ahokas
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 tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away. #T6#
Ahokas wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev wants to take Ahokas's back here but Ahokas is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.#T7#
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamenev moves to his opponent's back but Ahokas bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T8#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Ahokas#T9#
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenev prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev prevents Ahokas from improving his position.#T10#
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas is positioning himself well to prevent Kamenev advancing to mount.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T11#
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T13#
Kamenev is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Ahokas is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?#T14#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 39     
Date:   May 26, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White Jr tries for a takedown but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamenev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White Jr manages to circle out of the way.
White Jr shoots in for a double leg but Kamenev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
White Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamenev is trying to defend but White Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow White Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.#SUB2#
White Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) White Jr
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (4) White Jr#T3##SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
White Jr prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but White Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr. #T4##SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr trying to work for an americana but Kamenev has managed to regain full guard.
White Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (4) White Jr
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (4) White Jr
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White Jr!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (12) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (15) vs (4) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well. #T5##SUB#
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamenev.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr tries to break free.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but White Jr is staying busy.#T6#
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (18) vs (4) White Jr
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamenev.
Kamenev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T7#
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (18) vs (6) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (20) vs (6) White Jr
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T8##SUB2#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White Jr looks winded!#SUB2#
White Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (23) vs (6) White Jr#T9#
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
White Jr gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White Jr!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (26) vs (6) White Jr
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now. #T10#
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (29) vs (6) White Jr
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by White Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (29) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (31) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks White Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (34) vs (8) White Jr
Kamenev gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (36) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. White Jr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kamenev! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 37     
Date:   May 24, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



163 cm
31 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Kvinchal. Kvinchal maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvinchal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Kamenev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T1#
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (5) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kamenev tries to escape the position.
Kamenev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamenev is defending well though. Kvinchal let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kvinchal. #T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
Kvinchal is trying to control but Kamenev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape. #T3#
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Kvinchal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvinchal trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kvinchal controlling from mount. #T4#
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvinchal wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Kvinchal seems content to control.
Kvinchal trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5#
Kvinchal wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Kvinchal is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy.
Kamenev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kvinchal from advancing to side control.#T6#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kvinchal is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamenev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kvinchal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev is trying to keep Kvinchal in close. #T7#
Kamenev wants to hit a sweep here but Kvinchal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenev there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Kamenev controlling the position for now.
Well, if Kvinchal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kamenev has recovered full guard.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev managing to control the position.
Kvinchal slips nicely into half guard.
Kvinchal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Kvinchal is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Kvinchal postures up. #T11##SUB#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvinchal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (7) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #T12#
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev 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.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (7) vs (11) Kvinchal#T13#
Kamenev trying to control the position but Kvinchal manages to sink in the hooks.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Kvinchal keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kvinchal working for the choke.
Kamenev is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenev is defending it well.
Kvinchal controlling the position well here. Kamenev rolled but Kvinchal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T14#
Kamenev is trying to break free.
Kamenev is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kvinchal tightening his grip on Kamenev, looking for the choke.
Kvinchal not allowing Kamenev to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kvinchal wins on points by 11 to 7.
Kastav Kvinchal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 35     
Date:   May 22, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Ahokas is looking for a takedown.
Ahokas wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Ahokas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kamenev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ahokas to the mat. Ahokas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.#T1#
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Ahokas passes into half guard.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount. #T3#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer. #T5##SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Ahokas forces his way into half guard.
Kamenev won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount. #T6#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Ahokas is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas is controlling the pace.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. #T7#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy. #T8#
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up. #T9#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Kamenev#T11#
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev regains half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kamenev is pulling down on Ahokas's head to control his posture.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T14#
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 34     
Date:   May 21, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



193 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kamenev rushes Hozdic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kamenev is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hozdic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hozdic is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Kamenev wants the takedown. Hozdic is fighting it off but Kamenev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hozdic's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Hozdic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hozdic manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Hozdic's guard.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hozdic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Hozdic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hozdic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hozdic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hozdic pushes a forearm under Kamenev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamenev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 33     
Date:   May 20, 2023





166 cm
43 yrs
151 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 48 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamenev!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov. #T2#
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov is hanging on to Kamenev's back as he tries to escape.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controls the position.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #T4#
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Kamenev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Kamenev tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Kamenev
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Kamenev is really stuck here.
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Kamenev buck him off.
Kamenev breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Kamenev controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #T11#
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T12#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well. #T13#
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (18) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 31     
Date:   May 18, 2023





187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Fiachna fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Kamenev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiachna down to the mat. Fiachna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiachna tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamenev after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Kamenev pulls Fiachna into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is really stuck here. #T2#
Fiachna gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control. #SUB#
Kamenev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Fiachna is not going to allow Kamenev to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Fiachna advances to half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (7) Kamenev
Fiachna is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Kamenev has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (7) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (7) Kamenev#T8#
Kamenev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (16) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (9) Kamenev
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
Kamenev looks winded!#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working for a choke but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from taking his back.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Kamenev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (26) vs (20) Kamenev
Fiachna fails to advance to Kamenev's back.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (26) vs (24) Kamenev
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB2#
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (24) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (31) vs (24) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 31 to 24.
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 30     
Date:   May 17, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Al Jhit tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kamenev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Al Jhit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev 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. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Al Jhit#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit has given up his back. Will we see Kamenev going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Al Jhit
Kamenev is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the RNC.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Al Jhit from escaping the position. #T5#
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (15) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
Kamenev is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (18) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (21) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kamenev gets his way!
Al Jhit tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Al Jhit is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 29     
Date:   May 16, 2023





179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kamenev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leifsson is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Leifsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamenev pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #T7#
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily. #SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Kamenev pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (9) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leifsson's legs.
Leifsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Leifsson regains half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson with the active half guard here but Kamenev passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (14) Kamenev
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.#T10#
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (17) Kamenev
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev. #T12##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #T14##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Leifsson won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kamenev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leifsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leifsson shrugs it off.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from taking his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 20 to 0.
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 27     
Date:   May 14, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Fiachna against the ropes. #TD#
Kamenev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiachna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kamenev is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiachna has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Kamenev tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiachna defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiachna knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiachna for a finish.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Kamenev regains half guard.#T2#
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (4) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kamenev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna wants to take Kamenev's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiachna moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (11) Fiachna
Kamenev tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #T3#
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Kamenev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (14) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (16) Fiachna
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev looking to control. #T5#
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (6) vs (19) Fiachna
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Fiachna from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (6) vs (22) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiachna avoiding Kamenev 's attempts to control his hands. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Fiachna is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiachna, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9#
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Kamenev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (17) vs (22) Fiachna
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (17) vs (24) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T10##SUB#
Fiachna sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kamenev doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fiachna paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kamenev - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 26     
Date:   May 13, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



186 cm
45 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamenev tries to avoid it but Lynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamenev to the ground. Kamenev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kamenev forces Lynn back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Lynn is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lynn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Lynn
Kamenev controls Lynn momentarily but Lynn frees himself. #SUB#
Lynn is sitting in close to Kamenev's body. Kamenev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lynn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lynn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 25     
Date:   May 12, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Trump drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Trump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Trump is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying to escape the mount but Kamenev keeps good control and instead manages to take Trump's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Trump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev trying to control.#T3#
Trump is really stuck here. #SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kamenev is hanging on to Trump's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trump wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Kamenev is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Trump has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (12) vs (4) Trump
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (15) vs (4) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Trump is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Trump is defending well. #SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump regains half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably. #T8##SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Trump tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Trump is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kamenev is tapping! Great win for Trump!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 24     
Date:   May 11, 2023





184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamenev wants it to stay on the feet.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kamenev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Orion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kamenev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orion regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard. #T1#
Orion is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Orion moves into full guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily. #SUB#
Orion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kamenev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Orion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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.
Orion tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kamenev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 23     
Date:   May 10, 2023





178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev has Al Jhit pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Al Jhit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Jhit prevents it.
Kamenev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Kamenev is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kamenev is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Al Jhit's legs.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kamenev is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Al Jhit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 22     
Date:   May 09, 2023





184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion shoots in but Kamenev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orion.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Orion against the ropes.
Orion has Kamenev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kamenev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orion has Kamenev in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T2#
Orion working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orion is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Orion is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Orion has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kamenev is looking to defend but Orion has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kamenev! Orion pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kamenev taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 21     
Date:   May 08, 2023





190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kamenev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamenev. #TD2#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kamenev pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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.
Gracie is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T2#
Gracie stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Kamenev#T3#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Kamenev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kamenev but it's paid off an Gracie is forced to tap! Nice work by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 20     
Date:   May 07, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev gets a clinch. #TD#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Al Jhit defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Kamenev's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well. #T1#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit postures up. #SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.#T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #SUB#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Jhit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Jhit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Kamenev advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Al Jhit manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit regains half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kamenev 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. #T5##SUB2#
Al Jhit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kamenev. Oh but Al Jhit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kamenev goes limp - he's gone! Al Jhit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 19     
Date:   May 06, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 19 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenev as Trump shoots in.#CL#
Kamenev rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #T2#
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #SUB#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T3#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trump's legs. #T4#
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Trump has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trump breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Trump#T5#
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Kamenev is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump. #SUB2#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T8#
Kamenev is really struggling to control Trump but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev 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. #T10##SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump gets full guard.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T12##SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Trump 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.
Trump looks winded!
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily. #SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T13#
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (19) vs (7) Trump
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Ivan Kamenev retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 18     
Date:   May 05, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev has Fiachna up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiachna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamenev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with Fiachna.#TD2#
Fiachna has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kamenev is trying to keep an underhook but Fiachna manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiachna works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Kamenev blocks the move with his legs.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Fiachna#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kamenev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fiachna has his hands clasped together but Kamenev extends and breaks Fiachna's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev retains his super heavyweight title!
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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 17     
Date:   May 04, 2023





178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trump drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Kamenev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump's coaches at HELLCADEMY BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to take Trump's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Trump tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kamenev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (11) Kamenev
Trump manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #SUB#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily. #SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamenev's guard. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump. #SUB#
Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trump doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trump manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily. #SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (13) Kamenev#SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.#SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kamenev is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Kamenev 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. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (16) Kamenev
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably. #T11##SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trump's guard.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Trump has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.#SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle here but Kamenev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (19) Kamenev

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 19 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 16     
Date:   May 03, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Fiachna
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kamenev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenev is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev advances to half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T3#
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (8) Fiachna#T6##SUB#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kamenev has his feet on Fiachna's thighs here. He's pushed Fiachna off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fiachna screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 15     
Date:   May 02, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lisko misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Lisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenev is fending him off so far but Lisko persists. Nope, Kamenev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lisko.
Lisko fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kamenev has Lisko pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kamenev pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Lisko tumbling to the mat - Kamenev dives into Lisko's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Lisko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kamenev is pushing down on Lisko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lisko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kamenev 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. #T2##SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko is really stuck here. #SUB#
Lisko is trying to defend against the choke here but Kamenev has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kamenev Tightens the hold and Lisko taps out furiously! Kamenev displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 14     
Date:   May 01, 2023





178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs



184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
Kamenev leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenev is fending him off so far but Orion persists. Nope, Kamenev circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orion passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Orion 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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.#SUB#
Orion is sitting in close to Kamenev's body. Kamenev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs



178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr shoots for a takedown but Kamenev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamenev wants to counter the offense by White Jr and move into the clinch position.
White Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamenev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenev wants to counter with a clinch but White Jr pushes him away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White Jr advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White Jr has Kamenev in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (3) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kamenev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (5) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
Kamenev trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White Jr tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#T4#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White Jr tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
White Jr moves into full guard. #SUB#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6#
Kamenev advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamenev trying to control the position but White Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
White Jr wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of White Jr's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! White Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 12     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kamenev has Okoye up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD#
Kamenev jumps guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #SUB#
Kamenev has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Okoye doesn't defend quickly enough and Kamenev has managed to lock this one up! Can Okoye escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kamenev on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 11     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandicoot pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandicoot down to the mat. Bandicoot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamenev but Kamenev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamenev is looking to counter the offense by Bandicoot and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Bandicoot shoots in and bounces Kamenev off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenev's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Bandicoot#T1#
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Bandicoot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandicoot.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Bandicoot#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kamenev has control of Bandicoot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandicoot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Bandicoot is in no mood to give up.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Kamenev fails to move to back control. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bandicoot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev prevents Bandicoot from getting the reversal.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandicoot is looking to escape.
Bandicoot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandicoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandicoot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bandicoot!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Kamenev tries to control but Bandicoot wriggling away.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (4) Bandicoot
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kamenev pushes a forearm under Bandicoot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bandicoot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 10     
Date:   Apr 27, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with Ahokas.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
Ahokas pushing down on Kamenev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas postures up. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Ahokas is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev mounts Ahokas! Really nice guard pass there!
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it. #T5#
Ahokas gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Ahokas is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kamenev is tapping! Great win for Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
An out of breath Juha Ahokas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 9     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Durden can't get the takedown. #TD#
Kamenev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Durden
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durden is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kamenev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Durden could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kamenev has cracked it and Durden is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 8     
Date:   Apr 25, 2023





190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs



178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
Gracie looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gracie is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB2#
Gracie looking to improve position, pressing down on Kamenev's thigh with his hand. Kamenev seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gracie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gracie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kamenev picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 7     
Date:   Apr 24, 2023





188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs



178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev not doing much here.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 6     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenev leaves White Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
White Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamenev is defending well.#TD#
Kamenev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) White Jr
Kamenev is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
Kamenev works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Kamenev has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) White Jr#T2#
Kamenev is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kamenev keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free. #SUB#
Kamenev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White Jr tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kamenev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White Jr is defending well though. Kamenev let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White Jr is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 5     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023





178 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs



178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and pushes Holtzmann back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Holtzmann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holtzmann (0) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB2#
Holtzmann wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Holtzmann's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Holtzmann is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 4     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev darts in and clinches Princip up against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Princip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Princip
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Kamenev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Princip is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kamenev yanks on the arm and Princip is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: DMMA 173 Panda vs Schults 2     
Date:   Mar 08, 2023
#R1#
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi misses with a hook. Kamenev ducked under it nicely.
Kamenev slips a jab and a cross from Obi.
Kamenev missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obi throws a good cross that connects.
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenev's shoulder, as Kamenev tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Obi.
Kamenev catches Obi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obi throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Obi throws a right hand that Kamenev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenev also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenev misses the target.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Obi is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenev's shoulder, as Kamenev tries to avoid the shot.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obi. Obi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chike Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi throws a right hand that misses
and Kamenev counters with a nice body shot.
Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obi.
Obi looks to land a combination but Kamenev avoids it well.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Obi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamenev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenev jabs at Obi's body.#T2#
Kamenev with a jab.
Kamenev lands a nice hook to Obi's body. Obi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Obi ducks under a wild hook from Kamenev.
Kamenev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamenev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obi has time to react.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Kamenev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kamenev to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Obi misses.
Kamenev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenev.#T3#
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamenev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamenev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Obi walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenev.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamenev counters with a series of strikes. Obi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Kamenev misses its intended target.
Obi misses with a hook.
Obi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obi jabs at Kamenev's body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi throws a jab when Kamenev was well out of range.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Kamenev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenev misses the target.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenev misses the target.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Kamenev throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenev.
Obi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Obi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Kamenev lands a jab to the nose.
Kamenev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivan Kamenev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenev jabs Obi right on the nose. Obi blinks but takes it well.
Kamenev missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.
Obi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obi throws an off balance right hand
and Kamenev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws a combination. Kamenev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi scores with a hook to the body. Kamenev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Obi misses with a wild combination.
Obi swinging wildly here.
Obi misses with a right hand
and Kamenev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamenev misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Obi misses.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obi throws an off balance right hand
and Kamenev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A left and a right from Obi both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Kamenev is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Kamenev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Obi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kamenev. Kamenev tries to recover but Obi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kamenev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chike Obi!
An out of breath Chike Obi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3     
Date:   Feb 01, 2023
#R1#
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenev.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Kamenev moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance. #TD#
Kamenev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonnell dodges the ground and pound from Kamenev.
McDonnell is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonnell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
McDonnell tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDonnell is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
McDonnell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonnell tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev drops an elbow to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamenev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Kamenev is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonnell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonnell looking to control.
McDonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on McDonnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonnell is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev has a takedown stuffed.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamenev steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Kamenev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamenev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev looks for a takedown but McDonnell sprawls well.
Kamenev stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Kamenev both land. Nice combination.
Kamenev swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenev tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonnell misses.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamenev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Kamenev slips the punch.
Kamenev slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses. #T2#
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenev was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Kamenev lands with a shot to the body.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenev.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamenev lands a body shot.
Kamenev is looking to wear down McDonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Kamenev there.#TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard.
McDonnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev advances position into side control!
McDonnell is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Kamenev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kamenev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McDonnell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but McDonnell is having none of it.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell lands a body shot. #TD#
Kamenev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenev wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonnell is looking to reverse the position.
Ger McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonnell is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kamenev working away.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamenev trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
McDonnell sneaks back into half guard.
Kamenev throws a strike but McDonnell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kamenev trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Kamenev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Kamenev avoids it well.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonnell on the side of the head.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenev.
Kamenev tries to counter with a takedown but McDonnell is quick to defend against it.
Kamenev takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonnell punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kamenev!

During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Belly misses with an uppercut.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamenevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kamenev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamenev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Belly is avoiding damage well.
Belly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belly has hold of Kamenev's hands but Kamenev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belly tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Belly is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev wants to control but Belly is keeping him busy.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Belly pushes Kamenev off looking to stand but Kamenev dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Belly is defending well. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
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.
Belly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamenev throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenev trying to move into half guard but instead Belly has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Belly stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Kamenev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Belly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belly wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kamenev uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belly defends it easily.
Belly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belly lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamenev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Kamenev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenev moves away.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly connects with a body shot that sends Kamenev's belly button to the back.
Belly looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.
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!
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly trying to control the position. #T1#
Kamenev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belly's head.
Belly can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Belly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamenev.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
Belly is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belly avoid being mounted?#T3#
Belly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Belly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belly to regain full guard.
Kamenev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belly has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenev trying to control but Belly is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Kamenev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kamenev cracks Belly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Belly throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a shoot takedown. Belly fights it but they end up in guard.

Belly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kamenev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Belly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamenev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belly is trying to pull guard but Kamenev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamenev.#TD#
Kamenev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kamenev manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev working away.
Kamenev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev is pulling down on Belly's head. It's preventing any offense from Belly, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belly is one step ahead there.
Belly trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Belly won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Belly postures up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belly is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Belly.#T3#
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Belly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
Belly is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Kamenev is controlling Belly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belly wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Black House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev is concentrating on defense, preventing Belly from advancing position.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello Belly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jello Belly.
I think Kamenev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 145 Niculescu vs Kersikov     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Donk. Kamenev catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Kamenev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamenev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Kamenev swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenev backing up. Kamenev nods at Bloodaxe to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Kamenev defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Kamenev jumps back.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Bloodaxe - just one landing.
Bloodaxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Kamenev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenev down.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Kamenev feinted with a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bloodaxe there.
Kamenev lands with a cross.
Kamenev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloodaxe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Kamenev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kamenev moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloodaxe catches Kamenev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenev misses with a double jab.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe obviously looking to wear him down.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Kamenev off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe scores with a three punch combo!
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Kamenev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Kamenev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Kamenev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is looking to chop away at Kamenev's legs. #CL#
Kamenev has closed the distance and engaged Bloodaxe in a clinch. #T4#
Bloodaxe tries to break free but Kamenev pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kamenev - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamenev slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
A jab from Kamenev misses.
Kamenev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamenev lands with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe tests Kamenev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Kamenev has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Kamenev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Kamenev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kamenev needs to keep his hands up - Bloodaxe had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Kamenev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodaxe's head. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bloodaxe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bloodaxe is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloodaxe wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodaxe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloodaxe defending well though.
Bloodaxe keeping control of the position.
Kamenev thows a huge punch but Bloodaxe dodges it nicely.
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev working the head and body with strikes.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Bloodaxe defending well.
Kamenev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloodaxe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamenev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Bloodaxe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bloodaxe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodaxe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kamenev. #T4#
Bloodaxe tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.#SUB#
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but Bloodaxe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
Kamenev tries to control but Bloodaxe wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodaxe manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bloodaxe, under a barage of strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bloodaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenev dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloodaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kamenev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamenev lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamenev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamenev throws a head punch that misses.
Kamenev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamenev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Kamenev is controlling him.#BC2#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamenev moves out of range of the body kick from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamenev punishes Bloodaxe's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to Kamenev's midsection.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Kamenev moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Kamenev was well out of range.
Kamenev defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloodaxe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Kamenev's front leg with a kick but Kamenev checks it. #T2#
Bloodaxe throws a series of punches but Kamenev avoids them all with ease.
Kamenev blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Kamenev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a low kick but Kamenev moves his leg out of the way.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloodaxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Kamenev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bloodaxe does no damage.
Kamenev throws a good cross that connects.
Kamenev lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand. #T3#
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild combination.
Kamenev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodaxe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range and Bloodaxe settles back down.
Bloodaxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenev is just out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body kick.
Bloodaxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamenev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloodaxe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamenev lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenev.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bloodaxe sprawls and moves away.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Bloodaxe.
I think Bloodaxe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!

After winning the bout, Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Risin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Kamenev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Risin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev advances position into side control!
Kamenev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Risin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Risin is having none of it. #T1#
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but Risin frees his head quite easily.
Kamenev tries to control but Risin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Risin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Risin gets back to half guard.
Risin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Risin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Risin sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Risin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Risin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Risin is retaining full guard.
Kamenev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Risin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Risin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Risin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Risin throws a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Risin.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Risin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Risin lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Risin lands the left hand.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Risin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Risin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamenev misses with a right hand
letting Risin counter with a right hand.
Kamenev blocks a head kick by Risin.
Risin takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Risin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kamenev checks it #TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kamenev.#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Risin is trying to escape and Kamenev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Risin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kamenev! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Jab from Kamenev.
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Kamenev takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Dall Jr moves forwards but Kamenev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenev slips a jab and a cross from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamenev misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kamenev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall Jr momentarily.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall Jr.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenev is looking to clinch but Dall Jr is avoiding it.
Kamenev lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Dall Jr.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but Dall Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Kamenev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall Jr on the side of the head.
Dall Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL#
Kamenev clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamenev.
Kamenev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamenev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamenev lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Kamenev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamenev scores with a shot to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Kamenev lands a body shot.
Kamenev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamenev can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
A short right from Kamenev on the inside.
Dall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamenev can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamenev. #TD#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground.
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dall Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall Jr defends well.
Kamenev has Dall Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Dall Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kamenev is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev is trying to keep Dall Jr in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kamenev jabs at Dall Jr's body.
Kamenev thuds his right hand into Dall Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev defending well as Dall Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kamenev throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Kamenev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenev is just out of range.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall Jr sizes up Kamenev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Kamenev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Kamenev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kamenev slips a straight right by Dall Jr.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Dall Jr.
Kamenev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dall Jr.
Kamenev thuds a left hand into Dall Jr's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall Jr is just out of range.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamenev takes a swing at Dall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dall Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Dall Jr misses.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dall Jr!
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall Jr, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Dall Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Dall Jr defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dall Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Dall Jr is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Dall Jr defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev working the head and body with strikes.
Dall Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dall Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dall Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Dall Jr is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Kamenev.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kamenev.
Dall Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dall Jr misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Dall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall Jr defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Dall Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dall Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev throwing strikes but Dall Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dall Jr swings around for an armbar but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall Jr's guard.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Dall Jr is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kamenev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dall Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dall Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
Kamenev works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Kamenev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kamenev moves to the back.
Dall Jr is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Dall Jr showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Kamenev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dall Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall Jr trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dall Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Dall Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Dall Jr from escaping the position.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kamenev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Dall Jr manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Dall Jr wants to stand but Kamenev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dall Jr looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamenev holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Kamenev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kamenev!

Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenev's shoulder, as Kamenev tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a right hand that Kamenev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenev also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Kamenev both land. Nice combination.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Kamenev's head but Kamenev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Kamenev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Lee misses with the combination. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamenev.
Kamenev is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee pushes Kamenev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kamenev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lee is not content to let Kamenev control the position. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev controls the position. #SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The referee asks Kamenev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kamenev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kamenev is controlling him well.
Lee is being controlled here. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Kamenev happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Lee sneaks out the side door and pushes Kamenev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lee jabs at Kamenev's body.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamenev.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamenev lands a jab to the nose.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kamenev moves out of range easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee tries to clinch there but Kamenev circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kamenev scores with a nice head shot.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamenev lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenev lands with an overhand left.
Kamenev scores with a punch to the head.
Kamenev looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Kamenev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamenev tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamenev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee tries to clinch but Kamenev moves out of range. #T1#
Kamenev misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Lee takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Kamenev is controlling him well.
Kamenev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kamenev wants to control but instead Lee manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kamenev is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamenev prevents Lee from standing back up.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking to escape.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Kamenev is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Kamenev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kamenev manages to mount him!
Kamenev raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Kamenev has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee is looking to clinch but Kamenev is avoiding it.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a head kick but Kamenev moves out of range.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenev.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamenev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee is trying to push Kamenev away but Kamenev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamenev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamenev tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kamenev back against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kamenev.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Kamenev is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamenev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Lee.
Kamenev feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamenev blocks a head kick by Lee. #T2##CL2#
Lee rushes Kamenev and presses him up against the cage.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Kamenev.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenev working aggressively here.
Kamenev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a body shot from Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a head punch that misses.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Lee stands up from Kamenev's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kamenev fails to land.
Kamenev works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamenev is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kamenev.
Lee wants to break free but Kamenev has control.
Kamenev misses with a body punch.
Ivan Kamenev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamenev lands a right hand.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamenev has double underhooks.
Kamenev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamenev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamenev misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamenev has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamenev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Kamenev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamenev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kamenev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamenev's head.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Kamenev counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Kamenev trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Kamenev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamenev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kamenev!

A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obi as he avoids it easily.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamenev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obi circles away quickly and effectively.
Obi moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Obi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev slips a straight right by Obi.
Kamenev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Kamenev misses its intended target.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev with the counter takedown but Obi avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obi defends it well.#TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obi quickly recovers to half guard.
Obi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obi wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obi gets full guard.#SUB#
Obi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Obi up and slammed him! Obi can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control!
Obi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLK Elite MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Obi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obi is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Obi 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 wants to control but Obi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Obi is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Obi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Obi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obi defends it easily.
Obi advances position into side control!
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Obi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Obi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamenev's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Obi trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control Obi's posture but Obi avoids it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Obi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamenev tries to buck Obi off but Obi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamenev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Kamenev's head but Kamenev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamenev throws a right hand that misses
and Kamenev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev lands with a hook. Obi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Obi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamenev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Kamenev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obi slips a jab and a cross from Kamenev.
Chike Obi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Kamenev connects with a nice looking jab.
Obi scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenev lands a body shot.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL2#
Kamenev has managed to clinch.
Kamenev misses with a body punch.
Kamenev tries for a takedown but Obi manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamenev.
Obi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamenev smiles and moves away.
Obi throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Obi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Kamenev takes a swing at Obi's ribcage but misses.
Obi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obi defends it well.
Obi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Kamenev slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kamenev. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Kamenev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obi lands with a straight right. Kamenev didn't see that one coming.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obi manages to avoid it.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev lands a jab.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi misses with a hook.
Kamenev slips a jab from Obi.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi lands a jab to Kamenev's midsection.
Kamenev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obi's head backwards.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Obi.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Obi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kamenev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamenev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenev was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Kamenev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Obi misses its target.
Kamenev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Obi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamenev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obi misses the jab.
Obi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control.
Obi wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Obi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Obi wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Obi is defending well.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Obi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the body.
Obi missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenev blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Obi.#CL2#
Kamenev gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
Obi moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Obi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Obi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kamenev frees his head nicely. Oh but Obi has switched to an armbar! Kamenev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chike Obi!
After winning the bout, Chike Obi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev pushing down on Niaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily. #SUB2#
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Niaz is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev working away.#SUB#
Kamenev swings around for an armbar but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamenev's guard.
Niaz trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Niaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Niaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamenev has Niaz in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev passes Niaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev laying and praying for a moment but Niaz takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Niaz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Niaz 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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev postures up and lands a big shot to Niaz's brow.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Niaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamenev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Niaz defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Niaz.
Niaz trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamenev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Kamenev.#TD#
Niaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamenev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kamenev is pushing down on Niaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Kamenev wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Niaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamenev's guard! Nice work there by Niaz!
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Kamenev controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Niaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Niaz postures up in Kamenev's guard and throws a big left but Kamenev blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Niaz moves into the clinch.
Niaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niaz looking for a takedown.
Kamenev can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamenev.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kamenev!

Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Kamenev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamenev on the side of the head.
Hang defending well as Kamenev loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hang.
Hang lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Hang misses.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Hang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamenev defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Kamenev slips a jab from Hang.
Hang misses with a straight left.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
Hang throws a hook but Kamenev avoids it easily.
Hang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Kamenev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
Hang wants to get back to his feet but Kamenev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hang wants to stand but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Hang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kamenev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kamenev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamenev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
Kamenev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hang's elbow.
Hang is trying to force a seperation but Kamenev has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamenev.
Hang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamenev is trying to maintain a safe position but Hang gets an underhook and turns Kamenev into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamenev.
Hang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hang. #BC#
Hang breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kamenev's leg. Kamenev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Hang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hang.
A cross from Hang lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hang.
Some wild striking there from Kamenev.
Kamenev darts in looking for a takedown but Hang gets double underhooks and turns Kamenev into the cage.
Kamenev looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Kamenev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hang tries to avoid it but Kamenev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hang to the ground. Hang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamenev takes a swing at Hang's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hang!
Kamenev lands a lovely overhand right.
Hang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Kamenev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hang wants to stand but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hang is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev stops Hang from standing up. #ES#
Hang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kamenev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hang slips under a jab from Kamenev.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Hang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Kamenev.
A big right from Hang misses. #T4#
Kamenev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev cracks Hang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hang lands a slapping body shot.
Hang misses with a hook. Kamenev ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kamenev. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Hang.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamenev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamenev misses with a wild combination.
Hang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev throws a hook to the side of Hang's head but Hang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Kamenev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hang sprawls well initially but Kamenev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hang's head.
Hang is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kra Hang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenev moves away.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hang slips a straight right by Kamenev.
Hang tries to clinch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev lands a lovely overhand right.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hang jabs Kamenev right on the nose. Kamenev blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Hang.
Kamenev sizes up Hang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamenev feints a jab promting Hang to slip. Kamenev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hang misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Hang avoids the body shot from Kamenev. #T1#
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamenev works Hang's body with a nice hook.
Kamenev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenev throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hang.
Hang moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang scores with a jab to the body.
Hang tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hang momentarily.
Kamenev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev cracks a nice hook into Hang's ribs.
A jab from Hang misses.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range. #T2#
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hang lands with a cross.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hang.
Hang misses the jab.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hang is just out of range.
Nice shot by Kamenev.
Hang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kamenev's leg. Kamenev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Hang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang motions for Kamenev to come forward. Hang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Kamenev finds it's target.#T3#
Hang misses with the combination.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Hang missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Hang stuffs the takedown.
Hang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Hang.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamenev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamenev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hang's hands.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Hang scores with a leg kick.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenev throws out the jab.
Kamenev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Hang's guard.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hang is keeping the position for now.
Ivan Kamenev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kamenev passes Hang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Hang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kamenev is on him like a limpet, forcing Hang back against the cage.
Kamenev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kamenev as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamenev lands with a left to the head.
Hang lands a nice uppercut.
Hang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hang misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Kamenev does no damage.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kamenev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hang at a distance.
Hang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Kra Hang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Hang looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Hang with the inside leg kick.
Kamenev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev moves out of range of the leg kick from Hang.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Hang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hang throws the left hand but Kamenev avoids the punch easily.
Hang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang digs a good hook to Kamenev's body.
Kamenev defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut. Hang saw that one coming.
Hang moves away from the strike by Kamenev.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hang.
It appears Hang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kamenev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.
Kamenev checks a low kick from Hang.
A big right from Hang misses. #CL#
Hang clinches with his opponent.
Hang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Kamenev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hang misses the target.
Ivan Kamenev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kamenev.
Hang misses with a body kick.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hang.
Hang scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hang misses its intended target.
Kamenev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang throws a body kick.
Kamenev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamenev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hang, which made it look bad.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hang's waist but Hang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenev off to one side.
Kra Hang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
A jab from Kamenev does it's job there.
Hang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenev can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kamenev lands a jab.
Kamenev connects with a looping right hand.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Kamenev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hang counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamenev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
A little feinted left hand from Hang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Hang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamenev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang moves away from the strike by Kamenev. #CL#
Hang clinches up against the cage.
Hang misses with some punches.
Kamenev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamenev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamenev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang blocks an uppercut.
Hang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamenev backwards.
Kamenev prevents a body shot from Hang.
Kamenev lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
Hang lands with a right to the head.
Kra Hang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kamenev.
Hang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Hang breaks the clinch.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamenev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hang. Hang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamenev scrambles back to his feet.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kra Hang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kra Hang!

Our winner, Kra Hang, 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.

 

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Hang scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamenev.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hang staying out of range there.
Hang slips under a jab.
A jab from Hang misses.
Hang drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamenev under the eye.
Hang drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenev lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang misses with a hook.
Hang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Hang.
Hang connects with a body shot.
Hang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kamenev - just one landing.
Kamenev gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Nice shot by Kamenev.
Hang throws a leg kick but Kamenev moved away.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenev.
Hang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hang.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamenev. That snapped Hang's head back.
Hang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamenev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hang's head.
Hang defending well as Kamenev loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Kamenev finds it's way through Hang's defenses.
Hang throws a right and a left that Kamenev avoids nicely.
Hang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamenev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Hang looks to land a left hand but Kamenev moved out of range nicely.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
Kamenev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kamenev's leg but Kamenev calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Hang against the cage.
Hang tries a body shot but Kamenev blocks it.
A short right from Hang.
Kamenev lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hang.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Hang shows good takedown defense.
Hang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kra Hang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Hang throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamenev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Hang. Those never looked like landing.
Hang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Kamenev catches Hang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamenev tries to clinch there but Hang circles away.
Kamenev looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Kamenev lands a really nice looking cross but Hang seems unphased.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Kamenev checks the leg kick.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range. #TD2#
Kamenev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hang's guard.

Hang wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenev.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamenev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamenev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Kamenev lands with a shot to the body.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamenev throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Hang connects with a body shot that sends Kamenev's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kamenev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kamenev misses.
A lazy left from Hang finds it's target.
Hang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hang throws a leg kick but Kamenev checks it.
Kamenev connects with a crisp jab.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hang tries to move into range but Kamenev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamenev lands with an overhand left.
Hang scores with a nice head shot.
Hang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamenev throws a hook but Hang avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hang throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Hang misses with a hook.
Hang stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenev. Kamenev gets slowly back to his feet.
Hang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamenev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenev tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Kra Hang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Hang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenev.
Kamenev lands with an uppercut that bounces Hang off the cage and back into range.
Hang with a hook.
Hang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang tries to move into range but Kamenev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamenev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
An inside leg kick from Hang misses.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hang cracks a nice hook into Kamenev's ribs.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Hang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenev scores with a decent looking hook.
Hang moves forwards but Kamenev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenev throws a series of punches but Hang moves out of range.
Hang feints and then cracks Kamenev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenev down.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamenev tries to clinch up.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Kamenev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hang lands with a shot to the body.
Kamenev takes one on the button.#T2#
Hang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Hang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenev to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Hang.
Kamenev clobbers Hang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hang tries to score with a low kick but Kamenev moves his leg out of the way.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev connects with a single shot there.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Hang misses its intended target.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Hang throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenev throws out the jab. #T3#
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamenev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hang scores with a leg kick.
Kamenev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hang's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
Hang walks into a jab.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range and Hang settles back down.
Kamenev looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamenev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kamenev misses its intended target.
Kamenev lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
Hang wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Hang takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hang.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Hang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Hang.
Nice cross by Hang.
Good exchange - Kamenev coming out on top.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Hang.
Hang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hang tries to avoid it but Kamenev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hang to the ground. Hang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamenev misses with a hook. Hang ducked under it nicely.
Kamenev lands a really nice looking cross but Hang seems unphased.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hang misses with a straight left.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Hang lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kamenev.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hang's head.
Kamenev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hang takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Kamenev blocks the low kick.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamenev misses with a looping right.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Hang misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang tries a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Hang connects with a single shot there.
Hang misses the shot to the body.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev with a jab.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hang's head.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenev misses with a hook.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
Hang lands a nice looking body shot.
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenev.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kamenev's leg but Kamenev calmly moves out of range.
Kamenev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamenev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hang can pounce on him.
Hang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamenev doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Kamenev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hang under the eye.#T2#
Hang misses with a body shot.
Kamenev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hang's head backwards.
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Hang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Hang is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Hang. That snapped Kamenev's head back.
Kamenev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kamenev backs away, Hang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hang is looking to slow Kamenev down with leg kicks.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Hang.
Hang moves forwards but Kamenev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut
and Hang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.
Oh Hang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hang seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamenev with a hook.
Hang connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamenev misses with a looping left.
Kamenev scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Nice jab there from Hang.
Hang misses with a body shot.
Kamenev lunges at Hang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hang's hand.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hang 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 Kamenev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Hang tries a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev misses with a hook. Hang ducked under it nicely.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kamenev.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kamenev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hang doesn't seem phased though.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kamenev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hang momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamenev on the side of the head.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang needs to keep his hands up - Kamenev had a free shot at his head there.
Hang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kamenev looks to move away, Hang throws a big counter combo but Kamenev just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hang 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 Kamenev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenev checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenev throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Kamenev.
I think Kamenev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamenev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev darts in looking for a takedown but Alderidge gets double underhooks and turns Kamenev into the cage.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
It looked like Alderidge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenev.
Alderidge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alderidge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kamenev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
Alderidge tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev lands a nice forearm strike.
Alderidge struggling a bit here.#T2#
Alderidge tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Alderidge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Alderidge blocks the move with his legs.
Alderidge is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alderidge!
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Alderidge is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Alderidge to control.
Kamenev trying to control but Alderidge is having none of it.
Alderidge prevents Kamenev from taking his back.#T4#
Alderidge is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Alderidge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Kamenev has hold of Alderidge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alderidge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Alderidge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamenev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderidge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Alderidge jabs Kamenev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alderidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamenev takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##CL2#
Kamenev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenev takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Kamenev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alderidge prevents it.
Kamenev tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Alderidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alderidge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alderidge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alderidge wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Kamenev is rocked!
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kamenev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamenev is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Alderidge misses its target.
Alderidge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge jabs Kamenev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamenev seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Alderidge. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alderidge enables Kamenev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alderidge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alderidge is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev won't allow Alderidge to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alderidge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivan Kamenev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alderidge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alderidge has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alderidge walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenev.
We've been told by Alderidge's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alderidge defends it well.
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Alderidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alderidge scores with a hook.
Kamenev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge connects with a body shot.
Kamenev throws a nice looking combination but Alderidge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev stalling against the cage.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamenev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamenev trying to stall but Alderidge improves his position. #TD2#
Kamenev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alderidge is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Alderidge is working away.
Alderidge is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Alderidge blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Alderidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Alderidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alderidge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alderidge keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.
Alderidge manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Kamenev not doing much here.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Alderidge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Kamenev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Kamenev slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge misses with a hook. Kamenev ducked under it nicely.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenev.
Alderidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.#T4#
Kamenev looks to clinch
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenev misses with a takedown
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamenev.
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!
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Kamenev's head but Kamenev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alderidge misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderidge moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Kamenev.
I think Kamenev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranger Alderidge!

A relieved looking Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Pinkman digs a good hook to Kamenev's body. #TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinkman quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB#
Pinkman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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! #REVR#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
Pinkman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
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.#T1##TD2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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 #TD#
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. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
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.#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R4#
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.#TD#
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!#T1##SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#REVB#
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. #T3#
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinkman's head. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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!#R5#
Kamenev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinkman to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Pinkman gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
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.#T3##TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVR##T4#
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!'.

 

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nansen. #TD2#
Nansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamenev's guard.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nansen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nansen defends well.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Nansen pushes his legs off easily.
Nansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nansen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kamenev has his feet on Nansen's thighs here. He's pushed Nansen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nansen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Thorvald Nansen had this to say: 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

 

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Niaz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev tries to work over Niaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niaz avoids the elbow strike from Kamenev, against the cage.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Kamenev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niaz walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Niaz wants to clinch
and Kamenev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kamenev misses. #TD2#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Niaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Niaz wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niaz is trying to control but can't.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niaz defends it well.
Niaz is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Niaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kamenev pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a submission but Niaz is keeping him at bay.
Niaz is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niaz is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz frees his head quite easily.
Niaz tries to control the position but Kamenev now has his back. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Niaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Niaz for a finish.
Niaz rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #T4#
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Niaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Niaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Niaz moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Niaz wants to clinch but Kamenev slips to the side#TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niaz trying to control but Kamenev postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev. #SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Niaz defending well. #T1#
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Niaz looking for subs from the bottom but Kamenev mounts him!
Kamenev thowing shots but they're missing. #T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Niaz is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Niaz can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niaz is looking to escape.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.#T3#
Kamenev wants to take Niaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Niaz is working to get back to half guard.
Niaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kamenev has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kamenev pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Niaz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev     
Date:   Jul 21, 2021
#R1#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Imanari shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kamenev rushes Imanari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenev avoiding damage.
Imanari being controlled against the cage.
Kamenev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamenev misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Imanari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Imanari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Imanari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Imanari.
Kamenev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenev tries to clinch there but Imanari circles away. #TD2#
Kamenev looking to score a takedown here. Imanari is defending well but Kamenev drives through and ends up in Imanari's guard.#T2#
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Imanari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Imanari postures up.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for subs off his back but Imanari has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kamenev is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T3#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for subs from the bottom but Imanari mounts him!
Imanari content just to control the position here.
Kamenev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T4#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Kamenev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev manages to get to full guard.
Imanari is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kamenev shoots in looking for a takedown but Imanari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imanari as he jumps to the side.
Kamenev lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imanari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Imanari gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev has his foot on Imanari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imanari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Imanari defends easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kamenev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Imanari is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kamenev.
Imanari working away.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev looking for a sweep but Imanari has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Kamenev wants to hold on but Imanari pushes him away.
Kamenev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev tries to control Imanari's body but Imanari pushes him off. Kamenev squirms to his side and now Imanari has his back! #SUB#
Imanari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Imanari gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Imanari has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Imanari to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Imanari controlling the positon.
Kamenev is really stuck here. #T4#
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Imanari avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Kamenev is trying to reverse the position but instead Imanari has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Imanari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Imanari leaves Kamenev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamenev tries to clinch up#TD#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamenev!
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Imanari has control of an arm but Kamenev manages to advance to Imanari's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to stick to Imanari's back but Imanari is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imanari.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Imanari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamenev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imanari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
Kazuo Imanari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Imanari is looking to control Kamenev but Kamenev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenev can do to turn this around?
Kamenev is in bad spot here.
Will Imanari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Imanari biding his time, controlling Kamenev.
Imanari trying to control momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Imanari manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Imanari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Imanari is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Imanari clearly takes that round.
That's time! Imanari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kamenev scores with a sloppy right hand. Imanari should have avoided that one.
Kamenev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kamenev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imanari, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Imanari pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Kamenev stands and throws Imanari's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imanari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Imanari is defending well.
Kamenev wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Imanari is defending well.
Imanari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Imanari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev trying to control from Imanari's half guard. Imanari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenev pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Imanari defends the submission attempt.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Imanari makes his way to full guard, as Kamenev worked for a kimura. #T3#
Kamenev trying to move into half guard but instead Imanari has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Kamenev looking to control. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle here but Imanari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Imanari gets to mount! Kamenev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Imanari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kamenev to take his back!
Kamenev just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Imanari trying to control.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Imanari gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
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 Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamenev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Imanari gets a clinch. #TD#
Imanari pulls guard.
Kamenev pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Imanari! #SUB2#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Imanari turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Imanari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamenev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kamenev is trying to control Imanari's posture but Imanari avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Imanari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Imanari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamenev!
Kamenev has given up his back here.
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Imanari is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kamenev turns into Imanari and is now in his guard. #T3#
Kamenev forces his way into half guard.
Imanari tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivan Kamenev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imanari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kamenev trying to get back to full guard but Imanari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Imanari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Imanari 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Imanari!

Kazuo Imanari retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, 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.

 

Event: DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021
#R1#
Kamenev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadadora.
Kamenev tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kamenev clinches.
Nice body punch from Nadadora - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Kamenev.
Nadadora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadadora tries to throw a body punch but Kamenev avoids it by throwing Nadadora back against the cage.
Nadadora scores with a shot to the side of Kamenev's head.
Kamenev swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nadadora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Kamenev is trying to stall.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kamenev breaks the clinch.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadadora.
Kamenev is looking to clinch but Nadadora is avoiding it.
Kamenev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Nadadora against the cage. #T1#
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamenev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nadadora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadadora struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamenev controls his hands.
Nadadora lands a body shot.
Nadadora lands a left hand.
Kamenev is stalling here.
Nadadora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Nadadora misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nadadora is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kamenev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nadadora to the mat. Nadadora regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Nadadora is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev is standing up over Nadadora. Nadadora looks to escape but Kamenev dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nadadora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamenev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Kamenev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nadadora is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nadadora and Kamenev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Nadadora blocks the move with his legs.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
Nadadora has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nadadora is trying to improve his position.
Kamenev advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nadadora is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nadadora has his hands clasped together but Kamenev breaks the hold and Nadadora is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.

 

Event: BLAZE 30-KAMENEV VS SITSONGRIT     
Date:   Jun 03, 2021
#R1##CL#
Kamenev closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Kamenev is trying to stall.
Kamenev lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamenev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamenev takes a shot to the head.
Kamenev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamenev.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Kamenev avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Sitsongrit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit dodges the ground and pound from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenev landing strikes. #T3#
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit prevents Kamenev from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Kamenev does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Kamenev shoots in.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kamenev does it's job there.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamenev fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamenev thinking.
Kamenev with a poor takedown
and Kamenev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Kamenev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenev.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kamenev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Sitsongrit looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn!
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kamenev looking to secure an arm triangle but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sitsongrit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4##SUB#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.#SUB#
Sitsongrit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kamenev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sitsongrit turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamenev stalls. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Kamenev tries to clinch up.
Kamenev catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamenev throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenev missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenev is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL#
Kamenev has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kamenev controls the action.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamenev backwards.
Kamenev wants to stall.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Kamenev keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kamenev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamenev digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body. #T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamenev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. #REVB#
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bualong Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kamenev moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Kamenev throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Kamenev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sitsongrit prevents Kamenev from moving into mount.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kamenev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.#T3##TD#
Kamenev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Kamenev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev works his way into full mount!
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sitsongrit is holding on tight.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away. #T4#
Sitsongrit is just holding on here. Kamenev manages to take his back.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Kamenev looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kamenev looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev had his way with Bualong Sitsongrit in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kamenev lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenev misses with a looping left.
Bualong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Kamenev saw that one coming.
No luck for Kamenev with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenev's shoulder, as Kamenev tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Kamenev isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenev trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenev with a hook.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kamenev's legs.
Kamenev defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamenev postures up.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kamenev moves out of range easily.
Kamenev throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamenev jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit sizes up Kamenev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamenev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev shoots in but no luck this time.
Bualong Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bualong Sitsongrit.
I think Kamenev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!

Ivan Kamenev wins by unanimous decision!

Ivan Kamenev retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS     
Date:   Apr 29, 2021
#R1#
Good exchange - Gilchrist coming out on top.#TD#
Kamenev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Gilchrist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilchrist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Gilchrist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gilchrist!
Gilchrist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev tries to control but Gilchrist wriggling away. #SUB#
Kamenev has control of Gilchrist's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gilchrist regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Gilchrist has given up his back. Will we see Kamenev going for some submissions?
Kamenev is trying to stick to Gilchrist's back but Gilchrist is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gilchrist.#SUB2#
Gilchrist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev! #REVR##SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gilchrist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gilchrist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Gilchrist is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount!
Kamenev moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gilchrist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev is hanging on to Gilchrist's back as he tries to escape.
Kamenev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gilchrist is really stuck here. #SUB#
Gilchrist tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kamenev has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Gilchrist is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Glover Gilchrist had this to say: 'Yeah dude! (https://youtu.be/ivTXv0YwxQE)'.

 

Event: BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV     
Date:   Apr 01, 2021
#R1#
A head kick by White misses #CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up.
Kamenev lands with a right to the head.
White tries to work over Kamenev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White prevents a body shot from Kamenev.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamenev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamenev has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White tries to break the clinch but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenev can't get the takedown.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev advances to full mount.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at five angels, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
White is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVB#
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
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.
Kamenev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
And that is 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!#R2#
Kamenev misses with a left hand
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White misses with a low kick.
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kamenev darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Kamenev jumps guard but White stands there with Kamenev around his waist. Kamenev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamenev fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kamenev clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamenev.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamenev's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from White.
A nice leg kick from White, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Kamenev tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamenev stalls.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamenev tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamenev avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Kamenev tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamenev jumps guard but White stands there with Kamenev around his waist. Kamenev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamenev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Kamenev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Kamenev blocks a head kick by White.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throwing a counter right hand but Kamenev manages to avoid it.#T3#
White throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenev tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Kamenev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Kamenev slips the punch.
White throws a leg kick but Kamenev checks it.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kamenev has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenev's guard.#REVR##T4#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
White avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Kamenev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from White. #TD2#
Kamenev decides to pull guard.
White throws an elbow that misses. Kamenev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Kamenev!#REVB##SUB2#
Kamenev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking for a submission but White uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
White is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
Kamenev is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White moves into full guard.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
White avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White controlling from mount.
Kamenev is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacob White did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
White misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White! #T1#
Kamenev wants to control but White has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
White trying to control the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenev lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
White gets tackled into the cage by Kamenev. Kamenev maintains the clinch.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamenev's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Kamenev.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4##BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for White.
White staying out of range there.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamenev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
White gets caught flat footed, as Kamenev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but White pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now White is in guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice uppercut there from Kamenev.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamenev checks a low kick from White.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamenev throws a punch but it's blocked by White. #BC#
White breaks the clinch.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Kamenev closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Kamenev lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. #T1#
Kamenev moves away from the strike by White.
Kamenev with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kamenev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White gets underhooks to prevent Kamenev's takedown attempt.
Kamenev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.#BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev blocks a low kick nicely.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamenevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White with a nice calf kick.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
White misses with a kick to the body
and Kamenev counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to clinch.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kamenev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and White has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO     
Date:   Feb 25, 2021
#R1#
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev 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.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimes! #SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is in no mood to give up.
Grimes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kamenev. #T2#
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kamenev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grimes because Kamenev loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grimes is on top in guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
Kamenev wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimes preventing the sweep.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev pulls Grimes in to control the position.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Kamenev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into Grimes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kamenev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Grimes tries to sprawl but Kamenev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grimes tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position.
Kamenev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamenev is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good exchange - Kamenev coming out on top.
Kamenev misses the shot to the body.
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kamenev manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Grimes defends easily.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Grimes has moved into half guard. #T3#
Grimes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimes is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Kamenev is not content to let Grimes control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Grimes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes.
Grimes tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #SUB#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grimes escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kamenev tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamenev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kamenev gets a clinch.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamenev wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimes looking to stall.
Kamenev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimes smiles and moves away.
Kamenev throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kamenev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grimes trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Grimes is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Grimes trying to control here.
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well. #T3#
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Grimes is positioning himself well to prevent Kamenev advancing to mount. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kamenev has Grimes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kamenev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grimes tumbling to the mat - Kamenev dives into Grimes's guard.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kamenev is looking to clinch.
Grimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenev's head backwards.
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Kamenev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamenev connects with the punch.
Grimes lands with a hook. Kamenev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Grimes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamenev circles away. #TD#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Grimes keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Kamenev works his way into full mount! #T1#
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grimes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kamenev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grimes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev punching from mount but Grimes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev thowing shots but they're missing.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is having none of it. #T3#
Kamenev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev looking to ground and pound but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Grimes tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kamenev working for a submission but Grimes is keeping him at bay.
Kamenev misses with a head shot.
Kamenev wants to take Grimes's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev looking to control but Grimes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Grimes to control.
Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev had his way with Rogan Grimes in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenev misses the target.
Kamenev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimes in his tracks.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut.
Grimes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimes misses with some punches. #TD#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimes's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grimes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamenev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grimes.
Kamenev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimes, who protects the arm well.
Grimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom here.
Grimes is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Grimes denies him.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Kamenev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grimes manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Kamenev controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamenev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!

Ivan Kamenev wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ROCK FC 13     
Date:   Jan 01, 2021
#R1#
Smash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smash with a body shot.
Kamenev loads up on a big right hand but Smash slips the punch.
Smash slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Smash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smash.
A big left from Smash misses.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smash is looking to counter punch.
Smash blocks a jab.
Smash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smash is looking to counter punch.
Smash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenev.
Smash checks a leg kick.
Kamenev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash manages to avoid it.
Smash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.#T1#
Smash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smash throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kamenev blocks the low kick.
Kamenev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Smash drops Kamenev with a beautiful combination! Kamenev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smash is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kamenev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Smash.
Kamenev is still on wobbly legs! Can Smash finish him?
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Kamenev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smash was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamenev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kamenev seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Paris & Sons Training Yard inform me that Kamenev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smash is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Smash is defending the position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
Smash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenev prevents Smash from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev 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 controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demolition Smash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kamenev lands a glancing blow to the side of Smash's head.
Kamenev looks for a takedown but Smash sprawls well.
Smash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smash to the mat! Smash manages to get full guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smash manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to hit a sweep here but Smash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenev there! #T1#
Kamenev is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kamenev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smash looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control but Smash is working from the bottom.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smash stops Kamenev from passing to mount.
Smash is not content to let Kamenev control the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenev on the ground.#T3#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Smash is working from the bottom.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but Smash is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamenev misses with the ground and pound.
Kamenev moves into full mount!
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
That's time! Smash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Smash thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Smash misses.
Smash throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut. Smash saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash misses the target.
Kamenev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demolition Smash is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenev tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Smash is looking for a counter combo.
Smash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamenev's hands.
Kamenev lands a jab to the head.
Kamenev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash.
A counter left hand to the body from Smash misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a body punch but Smash moves out of range.
Kamenev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smash is fending him off so far but Kamenev persists. Nope, Smash circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash throws a big counter combination but Kamenev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smash throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kamenev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Smash's guard.
Kamenev 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. #T1#
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kamenev is pushing down on Smash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smash is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smash is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new lightweight champion!
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.

 

Event: ROCK FC 10     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kamenev misses the target.
Gilchrist catches Kamenev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamenev throws a shot from downtown. Gilchrist moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Gilchrist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamenev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Gilchrist 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.
Kamenev is in close to Gilchrist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamenev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Gilchrist working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard. #SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gilchrist is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but Gilchrist frees his head quite easily.
Gilchrist tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#SUB2#
Kamenev working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gilchrist looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kamenev! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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.

 

Event: ROCK FC 8     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Burger is in no mood to give up. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
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!#R2#
Kamenev misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
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. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
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.#REVB#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.

 

 
 
 
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