PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 1052 p4p, 258 weight class) and Komedor DKasada (ranked 159 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edmond
vs
DKasada

190 cm
43
215
29 - 18 - 0

190 cm
34
211
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but DKasada pushes him off.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DKasada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

DKasada has Edmond up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond prevents a body shot from DKasada.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
DKasada's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DKasada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DKasada being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edmond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edmond looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DKasada connects with a nice looking jab.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Edmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DKasada lands a head shot.

Edmond darts in and clinches DKasada up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from DKasada.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
DKasada scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DKasada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada's corner calls for a 1-2. DKasada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DKasada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a few strikes there.
Edmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
DKasada is working Edmond over against the cage.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

DKasada works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DKasada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from DKasada misses.
DKasada throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond wants to clinch up but DKasada keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Komedor DKasada seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DKasada lands with a hook. Edmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DKasada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DKasada misses with a hook.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a two punch combo.
DKasada scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmond avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Edmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada jabs at Edmond's body.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond is looking to counter punch.

Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmonds head.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond trying to stall but DKasada improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DKasada taking a breather.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
DKasada misses with the head strike.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada gets through Edmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond taking a breather.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Edmond improves position.
DKasada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DKasada backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DKasada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Jab from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Edmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DKasada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a hook.
DKasada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. DKasada catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Edmond counters with a thumping low kick.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
Edmond wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
DKasada throws a counter combo.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DKasada cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
Edmond misses with a body shot
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada connects with a jab.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DKasada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from DKasada.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and DKasada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Edmond misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DKasada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!
An out of breath Komedor DKasada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.