PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nikov
vs
Ramirezovic

170 cm
27
219 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
215 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalesh Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov looks to land a right hand but Ramirezovic moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikov.

Nikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nikov is keen to just control but Ramirezovic is a slippery customer.
Nikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramirezovic moves into full guard.
Nikov works over Ramirezovic with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirezovic keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
Ramirezovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirezovic keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.

Kalesh Nikov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nikov, right into the meat.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook.
Ramirezovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirezovic.
Nikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirezovic's waist but Ramirezovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikov off to one side.
Ramirezovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirezovic throws out a loose jab but Nikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirezovic backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jamalski Ramirezovic has been cut.
Ramirezovic feints a jab promting Nikov to slip. Ramirezovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikov blocks the body kick.
Nikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirezovic.
Some wild striking there from Nikov.
Nikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikov.
Jab, jab by Ramirezovic - just one landing.
Nikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirezovic thows a leg kick but Nikov checks it
and Nikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirezovic misses with a leg kick
and Nikov counters with a leg kick.
Nikov swings for the body but Ramirezovic moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirezovic. Nikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nikov.
Ramirezovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikov is out of range.
Ramirezovic defending well as Nikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nikov misses with an uppercut
and Ramirezovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jamalski Ramirezovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirezovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nikov.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov shoots in but Ramirezovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirezovic throws a body punch but Nikov moves out of range.
Nikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nikov throws a right and a left that Ramirezovic avoids nicely.
Ramirezovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikov.
Nikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirezovic misses with a looping left.
Nikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramirezovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Ramirezovic misses.
Nikov blocks a head kick by Ramirezovic.
Nikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirezovic throws a right hand that Nikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikov also avoids with ease.
Nikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up but Nikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov misses with a right hand
and Ramirezovic counters with a good low kick that Nikov was not able to check.
Nikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirezovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramirezovic misses with a double jab
and Nikov counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirezovic backing up. Ramirezovic nods at Nikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikov avoids the head kick by Ramirezovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirezovic throws a big shot that misses.

Nikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirezovic is looking to stand up but Nikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kalesh Nikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nikov throws a right and a left that Ramirezovic avoids nicely.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikov misses with a double jab.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch there but Nikov circles away.
Nikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirezovic can pounce on him.
Nikov tries for a takedown but Ramirezovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirezovic connects with a right hand. Nikov shakes it off.
Ramirezovic lunges at Nikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikov's hand.
Ramirezovic is looking to clinch but Nikov is avoiding it.
Nikov feints a jab promting Ramirezovic to slip. Nikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramirezovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramirezovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirezovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikov's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikov. Ramirezovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up but Nikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirezovic missing with a left hand there. Nikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirezovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirezovic throws a series of punches but Nikov moves out of range.
Ramirezovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirezovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirezovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirezovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikov.
Nikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirezovic avoids the body shot from Nikov.
Ramirezovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirezovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
Ramirezovic jabs Nikov right on the nose. Nikov blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikov misses the target.
Nikov throws a leg kick but Ramirezovic moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirezovic lands a really nice looking cross but Nikov seems unphased.
Nikov checks a low kick from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikov throws out the jab.
Jamalski Ramirezovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic misses with an uppercut.
Ramirezovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirezovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikov moves away.
Ramirezovic throws a low kick but Nikov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikov's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Nikov.
Ramirezovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Ramirezovic.
Nikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirezovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikov on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirezovic. That did some damage!
Nikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalesh Nikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikov throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirezovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirezovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikov throws a shot from downtown. Ramirezovic moves away and avoids it.
Ramirezovic tests Nikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirezovic throws a hook but Nikov avoids it easily.
Ramirezovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Ramirezovic gets caught flat footed, as Nikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirezovic keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
Ramirezovic trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamalski Ramirezovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ramirezovic moves into range and clinches up with Nikov.
Ramirezovic missing with knees to the body.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramirezovic misses with the head strike.
Nikov is trying to drag Ramirezovic to the mat but Ramirezovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikov avoiding damage as Ramirezovic throws knees to the body.
Nikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirezovic lands a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic lands a knee to the head.

Nikov is rocked!
Ramirezovic has Nikov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Nikov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Ramirezovic - that's hurt Nikov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nikov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nikov doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jamalski Ramirezovic!