PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Laputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laputa comes to the cage accompanied by Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Laputa
vs
Kolmas

195 cm
37
264 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

201 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirk Laputa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laputa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laputa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laputa swings for the body but Kolmas moves out of range.
Kolmas throws a wild body kick that Laputa sees coming a mile off.

Kolmas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laputa is trying to control the position but Kolmas postures up.
Kolmas connects with a couple of short punches.
Laputa is pulling down on Kolmas's head to control his posture.
Kolmas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laputa's head.
Kolmas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laputa seems keen to control Kolmas's posture.
Laputa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmas.
Kolmas postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kolmas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laputa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Laputa keeps moving.
Laputa is trying to control the position but Kolmas postures up.
Kolmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laputa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laputa controlling Kolmas's posture.
Kolmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Laputa is retaining full guard.
Laputa is trying to keep Kolmas in close.

Kolmas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laputa is trying to control the position but Kolmas postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laputa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kolmas misses with an uppercut. Laputa saw that one coming.
Kolmas staying out of range there.
Kolmas throws a head kick that misses.
Laputa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Kolmas dives in and scores a takedown into Laputa's guard.
Kolmas postures up.
Laputa has Kolmas pulled in close to control his posture.
Kolmas is in close to Laputa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laputa keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully.
Kolmas with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laputa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laputa is pulling down on Kolmas's head to control his posture.
Laputa trying to control the position.
Kolmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laputa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmas wants to pass the guard but Laputa is keeping the position.
Kolmas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolmas postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laputa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laputa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Laputa. No joy for Kolmas on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laputa throws a lazy right hand but Kolmas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laputa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kolmas is out of range.
Laputa throws a hook to the side of Kolmas's head but Kolmas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Laputa misses.
Laputa throws a low kick but Kolmas avoids it.
Laputa scores with a shot to the body.
Laputa looks to land a right hand but Kolmas moved out of range.
Laputa throws an overhand right that lands on Kolmas's shoulder, as Kolmas tries to avoid the shot.
Kolmas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kolmas throws a head kick but Laputa moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas shoots in but Laputa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolmas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laputa is out of range.
Laputa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramses Kolmas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laputa moves out of range of the body kick from Kolmas.
As Kolmas tries to get set, Laputa tries to push him back and clinch up but Kolmas manages to avoid the attempt.
Laputa throws a series of punches but Kolmas moves out of range.
Kolmas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laputa defends it nicely.

Kolmas gets a double leg takedown into Laputa's guard.
Laputa trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laputa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laputa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laputa controls Kolmas momentarily but Kolmas frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laputa is controlling Kolmas's posture.
Laputa is trying to control the position but Kolmas postures up.
Laputa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kolmas pushing down on Laputa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolmas thows a huge punch but Laputa dodges it nicely.
Laputa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laputa trying to control from the bottom.

Kolmas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laputa is just riding it out for now. Kolmas eventually gives up the hold.

Kolmas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laputa has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolmas is just content to waste time from the top position. Laputa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laputa is trying to control the position but Kolmas postures up.
Ramses Kolmas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolmas stands and throws Laputa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolmas trying to control the action but Laputa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laputa defending against the ground and pound.
Laputa struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Laputa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kolmas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Laputa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kolmas lets go of the hold and Laputa can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramses Kolmas!
Ramses Kolmas thanked the fans post fight for their support.