PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee comes to the cage accompanied by beat kim like a little girl. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kumtomanee
vs
Pleasures

200 cm
33
155 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

174 cm
32
158 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kumtomanee. No joy for Pleasures on that attempt.

Pleasures fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kumtomanee sprawls well initially but Pleasures persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kumtomanee is refusing to be controlled, as Pleasures sits in half guard.
Pleasures stalling away here and it's allowed Kumtomanee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kumtomanee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleasures is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pleasures wants to control from the top but Kumtomanee keeps moving.
Kumtomanee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumtomanee is trying to control the position but Pleasures postures up.
Pleasures is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Pleasures.
Kumtomanee defending well as Pleasures loads up on a big left hand.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Pleasures moves away
and Kumtomanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pleasures gets caught flat footed, as Kumtomanee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kumtomanee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumtomanee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pleasures is on top in guard.
Kumtomanee wants to get back to his feet but Pleasures is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pleasures trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleasures pushes down on Kumtomanee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pleasures trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pleasures working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleasures wants to pass the guard but Kumtomanee is defending well.
Pleasures is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Pleasures wants to work for an arm triangle but Kumtomanee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kumtomanee is trying to stand up here but Pleasures is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleasures tries to pass to full mount but Kumtomanee defends it.
Pleasures controlling the action here.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Pleasures hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pleasures tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumtomanee was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleasures.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pleasures manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pleasures misses with a looping right.
Kumtomanee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pleasures.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.
Pleasures tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumtomanee was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleasures.
Pleasures lands a really nice looking cross but Kumtomanee seems unphased.
Pleasures displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumtomanee throws out the jab.
Kumtomanee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pleasures throws a hook to the side of Kumtomanee's head but Kumtomanee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pleasures pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kumtomanee back to the cage. Pleasures follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pleasures manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kumtomanee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kumtomanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Pleasures circles away.
Kumtomanee slips under a jab from Pleasures.
Kumtomanee lands with a kick to the temple. Pleasures shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures 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.

Nice defenses there by Kumtomanee.
Pleasures cracks a nice hook into Kumtomanee's ribs.
Kumtomanee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pleasures throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumtomanee's waist but Kumtomanee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pleasures off to one side.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kumtomanee has managed to clinch.

Pleasures escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pleasures shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumtomanee sprawls well. Kumtomanee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleasures gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumtomanee stalks Pleasures and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pleasures's face. Pleasures staggers backwards, shaken.
Pleasures swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumtomanee throws a big shot that misses.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Pleasures keeps it at a distance.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch but Pleasures swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pleasures swings for the body but Kumtomanee moves out of range.
Pleasures avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumtomanee throws a series of punches but Pleasures moves out of range.
Pleasures displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kumtomanee.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleasures shoots in and drives through. Kumtomanee sprawls well.
Khali Kumtomanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pleasures.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pleasures coming out on top.
Kumtomanee lands with a kick to the temple. Pleasures shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pleasures looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pleasures blocks a head kick by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kumtomanee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown by Pleasures or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumtomanee which made him look bad.
Kumtomanee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pleasures throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kumtomanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pleasures misses with a hook.
Pleasures misses with a hook.
Pleasures takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Kumtomanee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumtomanee is wriggling around but Pleasures manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleasures is working away from the top position though.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleasures looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pleasures is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumtomanee really wants to buck Pleasures off and get back to his feet.
Pleasures dominating with strikes here.
Pleasures throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kumtomanee because Pleasures loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures wants to control the pace but Kumtomanee is squirming around nicely.
John Pleasures has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pleasures is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pleasures working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pleasures trying to control but Kumtomanee is having none of it.
Pleasures throwing strikes here but Kumtomanee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pleasures lands a big shot there that rocks Kumtomanee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pleasures looking to control but Kumtomanee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pleasures sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumtomanee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pleasures trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee tries to hold on but Pleasures postures up.
Kumtomanee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kumtomanee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kumtomanee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pleasures sprawls well. Pleasures wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kumtomanee gets slowly back to his feet.

It looks like Khali Kumtomanee has been cut.

Pleasures looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kumtomanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kumtomanee taking some punishment here, with Pleasures in his half guard.
Pleasures thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kumtomanee's head.
Kumtomanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleasures.

Pleasures is working for a kimura but Kumtomanee is defending it quite comfortably.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures working the head and body with strikes.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleasures missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pleasures is just content to waste time from the top position. Kumtomanee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pleasures passes Kumtomanee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kumtomanee is in trouble now - Pleasures has advanced to mount!
Pleasures throwing strikes here but Kumtomanee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pleasures has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleasures landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleasures trying to control but Kumtomanee is having none of it.
Pleasures controlling his opponent.
Pleasures throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pleasures content just to control the position here.
Pleasures looking to ground and pound but Kumtomanee is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Pleasures wants to take a breather but Kumtomanee is having none of it.
Pleasures throwing shots but Kumtomanee is blocking nicely.
Kumtomanee is not content to let Pleasures control the position.
Pleasures is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pleasures has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pleasures trying to control from half guard but Kumtomanee is working away.
Pleasures throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures is looking to advance position but Kumtomanee won't allow it.
Khali Kumtomanee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pleasures perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Pleasures was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kumtomanee blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee throws a head kick but Pleasures moves out of range.
Pleasures lands a really nice looking cross but Kumtomanee seems unphased.
Pleasures ducks under a wild hook from Kumtomanee.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pleasures winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
During a confident post fight interview, John Pleasures thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.