PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Xll (ranked 238 p4p, 41 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 222 p4p, 38 weight class). Xll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Noin Bullet - Do The Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xll
vs
BK

191 cm
28
226 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

191 cm
35
221 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Xll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BK connects with a body shot that sends Xll's belly button to the back.
BK moves out of range as Xll strikes.
BK defending well as Xll loads up on a big left hand.
BK's corner calls for a 1-2. BK obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xll blocks a head kick by BK.
BK avoids the head kick by Xll.
BK throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BK scores with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Xll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that BK has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
BK uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll.
BK feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xlls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BK, right into the meat.
We've been told by Xll's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xll throws a head kick but BK moves out of range.
BK lunges at Xll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xll's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xll throws out the jab.
BK throws a body punch but Xll moves out of range.
BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BK cracks Xll with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from BK finds it's way through Xll's defenses.
Nice shot by BK.
BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by BK misses
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand.
BK looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xll checks a leg kick.
BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BK throws the kick towards the body but Xll avoids it.
Xll is looking to land body kicks.
Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BK.
Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily.
BK blocks a head kick by Xll.

BK drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xll is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
BK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BK with a nice head shot there.
Xll is trying to control the position but BK postures up.
BK looking to pass the guard.
Xll controls BK momentarily but BK frees himself.
BK pushes down on Xll's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BK scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK is thwarting Xll's attempts to control the position.
BK slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead.
Xll wants to get back to his feet.
BK looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
BK missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BK passes to side control.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xll is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BK off and has taken his back!
Xll is controlling the position but BK somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
BK has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xll is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BK is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xll's back!
BK lands shots from the back.
Xll wants to control his opponent's hands but BK gets his hands free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Xll looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Xll tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xll digs a good body shot into BK's ribs.
BK blocks a jab.
Xll misses with a straight right.
Xll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xll defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Xll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll.
BK scores with a jab to the body.
BK throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
A head kick misses from Xll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll throws a jab but it's blocked by BK.
BK takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BK lands a leg kick that knocks Xll off balance momentarily.
A left lands for BK.
BK throws a wild body kick that Xll sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BK.
Xll misses the shot to the body.
BK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll looks to land a right hand but BK moved out of range.
BK throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BK lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BK misses with a hook
and Xll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xll throws a hook but BK avoids it easily.
BK misses with a left hand
and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from BK.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Xll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK throws the left hand but Xll avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Xll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
BK looks to land a left hand but Xll moved out of range nicely.
BK misses with an uppercut. Xll saw that one coming.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BK tests Xll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xll misses with a wild body shot.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BK.
Xll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BK.
BK buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - BK finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
BK connects with the punch.
Xll looks to throw the jab but BK is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xll's calf.
BK just misses with a punch to the body.
BK lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BK lands with a straight right. Xll didn't see that one coming.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BK fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BK tries a head kick but it misses.

BK shoots in and bounces Xll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xll is looking to stand up but BK isn't so interested in that idea.
BK postures up in Xll's guard and throws a big left but Xll blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.
Xll working a defensive guard here.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xll wants to sweep here but BK controlling him for the moment.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Xll has wrist control.
BK stopping the sweep attempt from Xll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
Xll wants to stand but BK is controlling the position.
BK cracks Xll with a solid left hand.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
Xll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Xll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

BK lands with a cross.
Xll scores with a head kick. BK tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Benjamin BK has been cut.
Xll moves away from the strike by BK.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Xll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xll slips under a jab.
BK misses with a leg kick
and Xll counters with a nice uppercut.
BK has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
BK pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

BK shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xll napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK cracks Xll with a big right hand but Xll just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xll can't do much from the bottom here.
Xll is pushing BK's head away, looking to escape. BK manages to hold on to the position though.
BK lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BK working the ground and pound.
Xll wants to get back to his feet but BK drags him back down.
BK scoring with punches from side control.

Xll is rocked!
Xll wants to get back to his feet but BK drags him back down.
Oh Xll is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for BK! That's hurt Xll! Will he recover? BK fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.