PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akito Ramnath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Kkk (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.

Ramnath
vs
Kkk

220 cm
18
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akito Ramnath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vik Kkk!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kkk scores with a takedown into Ramnath's guard.
Ramnath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramnath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kkk is standing up over Ramnath. Ramnath looks to escape but Kkk dives into side control.

Kkk decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Kkk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kkk trying to pass the guard but Ramnath defending well.
Kkk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramnath is looking to control Kkk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramnath avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramnath regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kkk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramnath looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kkk 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramnath shoots and misses

so Kkk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kkk gets to his feet. Ramnath looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ramnath is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kkk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramnath wants to clinch

and Kkk counters with a shoot takedown. Ramnath fights it but they end up in 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!
Kkk advances position into side control!
Kkk taking a breather here.
Kkk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramnath to see if he's OK.
Kkk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramnath!

Kkk stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kkk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramnath circles away.

Ramnath gets the takedown into side control.
Ramnath scores with punches from side control.
Ramnath tries to advance to mount but Kkk instead regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kkk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kkk wants to improve his position but Ramnath is controlling well.
Ramnath trying to advance position but Kkk counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramnath looking to sit in guard and control but Kkk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kkk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramnath's head.
Kkk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kkk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramnath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kkk advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Kkk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kkk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramnath on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramnath's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramnath looking to control.
Kkk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramnath is looking to stand up but Kkk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kkk chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kkk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vik Kkk wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ramnath scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kkk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kkk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramnath.
Horrible takedown by Kkk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramnath which made him look bad.
Ramnath shoots and misses

and Kkk counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kkk tries for a kimura but Ramnath is defending well.
Kkk taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kkk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramnath has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramnath regains half guard.
Ramnath is looking to control Kkk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramnath avoid being mounted?
Kkk passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kkk trying to control the action but Ramnath is working from the bottom.
Kkk lands an elbow.
Kkk taking a breather here.
Kkk trying to control the position but Ramnath is working away.

Kkk is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramnath is defending well.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramnath struggling a bit here.
Ramnath manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kkk's best efforts.
Ramnath is trying to maintain the position but Kkk is very close to passing his half guard.
Kkk working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Kkk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kkk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramnath was covering up waiting for the punch and Kkk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kkk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramnath is keeping the position for now.
Ramnath striking off his back but it's not causing Kkk any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kkk wants to get up but he can't break Ramnath's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramnath looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramnath, not yet.
Kkk landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kkk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramnath keeping moving, preventing Kkk from controlling successfully.
Vik Kkk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramnath trying to keep a closed guard but Kkk is proving a slippery customer.
Ramnath keeping moving, preventing Kkk from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vik Kkk.

Kkk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramnath tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kkk is in Ramnath's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kkk throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramnath is trying to hold Kkk in close to prevent damage but Kkk has managed to pass into half guard.

Kkk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kkk thows a huge punch but Ramnath dodges it nicely.
Kkk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kkk drops an elbow to the side of Ramnath's head.

Kkk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramnath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kkk.
Kkk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kkk 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.
Kkk is looking to advance position but Ramnath won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramnath tries to roll over but Kkk keeps him under control.
Kkk controlling the action here.
Kkk is pressing down on Ramnath's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramnath is holding on for now.
Akito Ramnath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vik Kkk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kkk drops an elbow to the side of Ramnath's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vik Kkk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kkk 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vik Kkk!