PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asim Rahaminamusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rahaminamusa
vs
Kingston

177 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asim Rahaminamusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarcus Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahaminamusa tries to sprawl out of it but Kingston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahaminamusa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kingston gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Kingston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Rahaminamusa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston taking a breather here.
Kingston tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Rahaminamusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston in side control, throwing shots but Rahaminamusa defends.
Rahaminamusa is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt - Rahaminamusa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rahaminamusa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahaminamusa wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahaminamusa is working away from the top position though.

Kingston kicks off Rahaminamusa and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston with a poor takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters with a takedown into side control.
Asim Rahaminamusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Kingston.
Kingston looks gassed!
Rahaminamusa working the ground and pound.
Kingston pushes Rahaminamusa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rahaminamusa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kingston is trying to control Rahaminamusa's posture but Rahaminamusa avoids it.
Rahaminamusa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kingston is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is not content to let Rahaminamusa control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahaminamusa is really struggling to control Kingston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Rahaminamusa keeps moving and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rahaminamusa tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asim Rahaminamusa dominated that round.
That's time! Rahaminamusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingston lands a high kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kingston fails with the takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters by clinching up.
Kingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahaminamusa avoids it.
Rahaminamusa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingston's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is not content to let Rahaminamusa control the position.
Rahaminamusa cracks Kingston with a big elbow.
Rahaminamusa grinds an elbow into Kingston's temple.
Kingston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Rahaminamusa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rahaminamusa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kingston to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rahaminamusa has Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
Kingston has Rahaminamusa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rahaminamusa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asim Rahaminamusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Kingston.
Kingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahaminamusa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahaminamusa is stalling here.
Kingston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahaminamusa smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rahaminamusa.

Rahaminamusa stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Rahaminamusa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahaminamusa scores with a couple of nice shots.

Rahaminamusa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kingston to stand up.

Rahaminamusa takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahaminamusa slowing the pace effectively.
Kingston is trying to stall.
Kingston is working for takedown but Rahaminamusa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Rahaminamusa.
Kingston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahaminamusa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asim Rahaminamusa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters by clinching up.
Rahaminamusa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rahaminamusa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahaminamusa is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston being controlled against the cage.
Rahaminamusa looking to stall.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Asim Rahaminamusa.
Kingston has his takedown stuffed

and Rahaminamusa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kingston!

Rahaminamusa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kingston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kingston shrugs it off.
Rahaminamusa controlling the pace for now.

Rahaminamusa working for a guillotine from mount but Kingston is in no mood to give up.
Rahaminamusa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahaminamusa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingston hang on?
Kingston is trying desperately to improve position.

Kingston bucks Rahaminamusa off and manages to get back to his feet!

Rahaminamusa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahaminamusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahaminamusa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahaminamusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahaminamusa controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Asim Rahaminamusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kingston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rahaminamusa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kingston's guard now.
DeMarcus Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asim Rahaminamusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Kingston.
Rahaminamusa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asim Rahaminamusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahaminamusa, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asim Rahaminamusa!