PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litsi Kumkvatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trouble. Litsi Kumkvatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laitamos
vs
Kumkvatti

185 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masaldo Laitamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Litsi Kumkvatti!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumkvatti throws a left that rocks Laitamos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kumkvatti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laitamos regain composure!

Laitamos is rocked!

It looks like Masaldo Laitamos has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitamos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumkvatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Laitamos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
An elbow from Kumkvatti crashes against the mat.
Kumkvatti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Laitamos seems to have got his legs back now.
Laitamos tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumkvatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laitamos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laitamos shoots in for a double leg but Kumkvatti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laitamos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumkvatti's waist but Kumkvatti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laitamos off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaldo Laitamos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitamos slips under a jab.
No luck for Laitamos with that takedown attempt.
Masaldo Laitamos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumkvatti throws a shot from downtown. Laitamos moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumkvatti throws a right hand that Laitamos ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitamos also avoids with ease.
Kumkvatti throws a left that rocks Laitamos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kumkvatti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laitamos regain composure!
Laitamos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitamos is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kumkvatti.
Laitamos is looking for a sweep.
Kumkvatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laitamos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumkvatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laitamos wants to control but Kumkvatti postures up.
Laitamos is breathing heavily.
Laitamos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitamos works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumkvatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Laitamos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kumkvatti passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laitamos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kumkvatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kumkvatti wants to stand but Laitamos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laitamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laitamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kumkvatti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kumkvatti throws a body punch but Laitamos moves out of range.
Laitamos closes the distance and clinches up with Kumkvatti, looking for a takedown. Laitamos pushes Kumkvatti against the cage but Kumkvatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Laitamos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laitamos lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumkvatti 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.

Laitamos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Laitamos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Laitamos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kumkvatti screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Laitamos! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Masaldo Laitamos!