PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampa The Devastaor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Devastaor
vs
Kesler

187 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampa The Devastaor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesler misses with an uppercut.
Kesler bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops The Devastaor! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

The Devastaor is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Devastaor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kesler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kesler wants to free his trapped foot but The Devastaor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kesler wants to stand up but The Devastaor has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The Devastaor wants to get back to full guard.

The Devastaor is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kesler pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devastaor trying to get back to full guard but Kesler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kesler wants to control the pace but The Devastaor is squirming around nicely.
The Devastaor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Devastaor tries to get out of the position.
Kesler wants to stand but The Devastaor is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Devastaor wants to hold on but Kesler pushes him away.
The Devastaor is looking to improve his position but Kesler isn't that keen on the idea.
The Devastaor is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler wants to control the pace but The Devastaor is squirming around nicely.
The Devastaor throwing punches despite being mounted.
The Devastaor is trying to escape the mount.
Kesler tries to control but The Devastaor wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Devastaor tries to lock up and control but Kesler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Devastaor regains half guard.
The Devastaor punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Devastaor is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Kesler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Devastaor staying out of range there.
Kesler throws a hook but The Devastaor avoids it easily.
The Devastaor cracks Kesler with an open hand slap.
The Devastaor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kesler throws out a loose jab but The Devastaor uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Devastaor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kesler lands a big uppercut and The Devastaor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Devastaor looks OK. Kesler waves The Devastaor back to his feet!
Oh The Devastaor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesler throws a looping overhand right but The Devastaor ducks down to avoid it.
The Devastaor seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesler takes a swing at The Devastaor's ribcage but misses.
Kesler thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryan Kesler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! Kesler connects with the perfect overhand right and The Devastaor falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kesler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Kesler!