PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay has chosen Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Badr Ramsay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kumsaloti
vs
Ramsay

194 cm
22
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
219 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramsay scores with a one two! Kumsaloti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Manny Kumsaloti has been cut.
Ramsay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramsay misses with a takedown attempt - Kumsaloti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ramsay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramsay punching from mount but Kumsaloti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramsay punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kumsaloti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Ramsay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramsay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramsay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramsay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kumsaloti tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kumsaloti looks a forlorn figure.
Ramsay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kumsaloti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kumsaloti passes Ramsay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumsaloti with the ground and pound but Ramsay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramsay 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.
Kumsaloti with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti wants to pass the guard but Ramsay is keeping the position.
Kumsaloti is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumsaloti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramsay managing to control the position.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.

Kumsaloti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramsay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kumsaloti has managed to get both his arms back between Ramsay's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumsaloti stops Ramsay from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kumsaloti with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramsay holds on and takes a little breather.
Kumsaloti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramsay pulls Kumsaloti in close to prevent any damage.
Ramsay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumsaloti wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Kumsaloti tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramsay is retaining full guard.
Ramsay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kumsaloti manages to get himself to full guard.
Kumsaloti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kumsaloti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramsay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramsay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramsay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kumsaloti trying to control the position.
Ramsay is in close to Kumsaloti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramsay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kumsaloti has his foot on Ramsay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramsay works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramsay controlling from the top position.
Kumsaloti looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Kumsaloti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ramsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badr Ramsay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsay ducks right into an uppercut from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ramsay forces Kumsaloti back against the cage and clinches.
Ramsay misses with an elbow over the top.
Kumsaloti is trying to force a seperation but Ramsay has the dominant position.
Ramsay tries a body shot but Kumsaloti blocks it.
Ramsay lands with a left to the head.
Ramsay is working for takedown but Kumsaloti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kumsaloti avoids it.
Ramsay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsay misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramsay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramsay.
Kumsaloti stalling.
Kumsaloti tries to circle away but Ramsay has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsay can't find room to land a body shot as Kumsaloti controls the action.
Ramsay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumsaloti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Ramsay.
Kumsaloti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumsaloti.
Ramsay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumsaloti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kumsaloti misses its intended target.

Ramsay moves into range and clinches up with Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti tries to break free but Ramsay pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsay jumps guard but Kumsaloti stands there with Ramsay around his waist. Ramsay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsay wants a takedown.
Ramsay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ramsay has picked Kumsaloti up - he's going for a ride! Ramsay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kumsaloti's head.
Ramsay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is trying to control. Kumsaloti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kumsaloti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramsay is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Badr Ramsay was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumsaloti throws a hook but Ramsay blocks it.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Ramsay 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramsay.
Kumsaloti loads up on a big right hand but Ramsay slips the punch.
Kumsaloti lands a jab to the nose.
Ramsay shoots for a takedown but Kumsaloti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramsay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsay is looking to clinch but Kumsaloti is avoiding it.
Ramsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti swings widly with a right hand

and Ramsay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kumsaloti!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumsaloti can't escape the position.
Kumsaloti wants to control but Ramsay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Kumsaloti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ramsay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Kumsaloti misses its intended target.
Kumsaloti throws a hook but Ramsay blocks it.

Ramsay moves into the clinch.
Kumsaloti can't break the clinch.
Ramsay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kumsaloti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramsay has Kumsaloti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumsaloti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Ramsay.
Ramsay goes for a takedown attempt but Kumsaloti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kumsaloti lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kumsaloti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manny Kumsaloti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumsaloti as he avoids it easily.
Kumsaloti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay fails to land the takedown.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti shows good takedown defense.
Kumsaloti misses with a straight left.
Ramsay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but Ramsay moved out of range nicely.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kumsaloti paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumsaloti throws out the jab.
Kumsaloti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti shows good takedown defense.
Kumsaloti stuffs the takedown.
Kumsaloti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumsaloti throws out the jab.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Kumsaloti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay slips under a jab from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumsaloti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsay.
Kumsaloti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumsaloti wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramsay slips a straight right by Kumsaloti.
Ramsay moves out of range as Kumsaloti strikes.
Kumsaloti scores with a jab to the head.
Kumsaloti lands a jab to the head.
Ramsay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kumsaloti.
Badr Ramsay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumsaloti throws a lazy right hand but Ramsay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kumsaloti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramsay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kumsaloti circles away.
Ramsay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manny Kumsaloti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ramsay is rocked!
Kumsaloti shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ramsay takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kumsaloti sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ramsay bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Kumsaloti!