PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Ksc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rampage Ksc was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Guy
vs
Ksc

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Ksc!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ksc looks for the body kick but Guy saw that one coming.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Ksc sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ksc misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ksc has closed the distance and engaged Guy in a clinch.
Guy letting Ksc take a breather here.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ksc has him pressed against the cage.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ksc has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ksc takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy tries to circle away but Ksc has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ksc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ksc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away.

Ksc pulls guard effortlessly.
Guy is looking to stand up but Ksc won't let him.
Ksc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ksc has Guy pulled in close to control his posture.

Guy gets to his feet - Ksc follows without any prompting.
Ksc throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ksc wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Ksc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ksc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Ksc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Ksc jumps guard but Guy stands there with Ksc around his waist. Ksc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ksc has him pressed against the cage.
Ksc slowing the pace effectively.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ksc tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Ksc.
Ksc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ksc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Ksc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ksc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Josh Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Ksc.
Ksc stalling in the clinch.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Ksc is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ksc trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ksc tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Guy has had enough of the clinch but Ksc keeps him there for the moment.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ksc has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ksc misses with a knee strike.
Guy avoiding damage as Ksc throws knees to the body.

Ksc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ksc tries to clinch up.
Ksc moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy has a takedown stuffed.

Ksc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Ksc has him pressed against the cage.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ksc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ksc looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ksc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Ksc with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ksc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ksc clinches with his opponent.
Guy is trying to break free.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ksc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
Ksc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ksc keeps control of Guy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
Ksc just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Ksc has the dominant position.
Ksc pushes off an throws an elbow but Guy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ksc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ksc tries to pull guard but Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ksc drops back down to his feet.
Guy tries to circle away but Ksc has him pinned against the cage.
Ksc's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ksc has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ksc tries to score a body lock takedown but Guy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ksc is breathing heavily.
Ksc slows down the pace here.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ksc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ksc closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ksc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guy smiles and moves away.
Josh Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Ksc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ksc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ksc.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ksc is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Ksc circles away and we're back to standing.
Ksc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ksc clinches with his opponent.
Ksc throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Ksc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ksc tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ksc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ksc leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ksc throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Ksc shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ksc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy letting Ksc take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ksc throws an elbow that misses.
Ksc tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Ksc throws a knee to the head but misses.

Ksc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ksc swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ksc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Ksc moves into the clinch.
Ksc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ksc tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Ksc is pushing Guy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ksc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.

Ksc pulls guard.
Guy wanted to stand there but Ksc had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ksc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ksc is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ksc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ksc wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy is looking to stand up but Ksc won't let him.

Ksc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ksc is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Ksc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ksc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Ksc!