PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. Xll has chosen Karl Sanders - Rapture of the Empty Spaces as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Umalatov
vs
Xll

183 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

191 cm
21
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umalatov fails with the takedown.
Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xll throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umalatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
Umalatov moves out of range as Xll throws a body kick.
Xll has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Xll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xll sprawls well. Xll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Xll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Umalatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xll lands a head kick. Umalatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xll lands a nice looking body shot.
Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Xll keeps it at a distance.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.
Xll leaves Umalatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xll lands a really nice looking cross but Umalatov seems unphased.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Xll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xll works Umalatov's body with a nice hook.
Umalatov has his takedown stuffed
and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range.
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.
A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xll lands a slapping body shot.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Xll throws a body kick that misses.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umalatov rather than just go for the knockout.
Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward.
Umalatov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXll.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.

Umalatov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Xll breaks from the clinch.
Umalatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov throws out a powerful jab.
Umalatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Xll shapes to counter with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Umalatov.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xll is looking to land body kicks.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xll tries to land a body kick

and Umalatov counters by moving into the clinch.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Xll breaks the clinch.
Xll scores with a decent looking hook.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side.
Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch.
Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xll misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xll wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xll lands with a right hand.
Xll digs a good body shot into Umalatov's ribs.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Xll misses.
Xll tries to land a leg kick but Umalatov saw it coming and moves away.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Xll circles away easily
and Xll counters with a right hand to the body.
Umalatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Xll lands but Umalatov takes it in his stride.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Xll as Umalatov shoots in.
Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umalatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Umalatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xll throws a body punch but Umalatov moves out of range.
Xll throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umalatov needs to keep his hands up - Xll had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Umalatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umalatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umalatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov looks for a takedown but Xll sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch.
Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umalatov.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xll misses with a straight left.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.
Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xll counters with a big head kick but Umalatov shrugs it off.
Umalatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umalatov's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Xll only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Umalatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Umalatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll.
That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov takes one on the button.
Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily.
Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Xll.
Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umalatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umalatov on the side of the head.
Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll scores with a punch to the head.

Xll gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Umalatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umalatov forces his way into half guard.
Umalatov wants to stand up but Xll is controlling the position.
Umalatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xll trying to control from the bottom.

Xll kicks off Umalatov and gets to his feet.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xll 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll!
A relieved looking Ramses Xll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.