PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Rising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Kumsaloti has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rising
vs
Kumsaloti

190 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

194 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Rising!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rising swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kumsaloti counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumsaloti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Maximus Rising has been cut.
Kumsaloti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumsaloti cracks Rising with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rising throws a right hand that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumsaloti scores with a leg kick.
Kumsaloti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rising swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kumsaloti counters with a good low kick that Rising was not able to check.
Rising is breathing heavily.
Kumsaloti cracks Rising with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kumsaloti lands a body shot.
Kumsaloti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rising throws a combination that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Kumsaloti finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rising takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kumsaloti.

Kumsaloti steps into range and cracks Rising with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rising flops backwards and Kumsaloti dives into his guard looking to finish!

Rising is rocked!
Kumsaloti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumsaloti trying to control the position from guard on top but Rising is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rising avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rising's guard.
Rising is trying to get back to full guard.
Kumsaloti wants to stand up but Rising has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rising blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumsaloti.
Rising trying to hold on to Kumsaloti's head to control him but Kumsaloti postures up.

Rising looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rising can't escape the position.
Rising holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kumsaloti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kumsaloti thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

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.
Kumsaloti throwing strikes here but Rising is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kumsaloti throwing strikes here but Rising is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Rising is having none of it.

Kumsaloti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rising is now in Kumsaloti's guard. A big mistake from Kumsaloti there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumsaloti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Rising's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rising takes a swing at Kumsaloti's ribcage but misses.
Rising throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kumsaloti counters with a nice uppercut.
Rising throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kumsaloti counters with a nice uppercut.
Rising misses with a right hand
and Kumsaloti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rising swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kumsaloti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rising misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kumsaloti counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumsaloti scores with a jab to the body.
Rising falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kumsaloti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumsaloti connects with a right hand. Rising shakes it off.
Kumsaloti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rising throws a combination that misses
letting Kumsaloti counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rising misses with a right hand
enabling Kumsaloti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rising throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kumsaloti counters with a takedown into side control.
Kumsaloti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rising defending against the ground and pound.
Kumsaloti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kumsaloti trying to control the action but Rising is working from the bottom.

Kumsaloti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rising is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kumsaloti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rising keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kumsaloti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rising takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rising gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kumsaloti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rising is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti controlling the pace for now.
Kumsaloti with shots to the head and body - Rising looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Rising is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rising is trying to escape the mount.
Kumsaloti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rising is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumsaloti misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti scoring with strikes but Rising is staying in there.

Kumsaloti is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Rising'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rising throws a combination that misses
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rising misses with a double jab
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rising digs a good body shot into Kumsaloti's ribs.
Rising throws a right hand that Kumsaloti ducks under and follows up with a left that Kumsaloti also avoids with ease.
Rising falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manny Kumsaloti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rising throws a combination that misses
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rising falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kumsaloti counter with a right hand.
Rising throws a combination that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rising thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a three punch combo that has Rising backing up. Rising nods at Kumsaloti to acknowledge the strikes.
Rising looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti connects with a jab.
Kumsaloti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rising misses with a combination
enabling Kumsaloti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a straight right hand.
Rising throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kumsaloti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rising is out of range and Kumsaloti settles back down.
Kumsaloti thuds his right hand into Rising's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rising throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kumsaloti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rising ducks right into an uppercut from Kumsaloti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rising throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kumsaloti counters with a straight right hand.
Rising falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumsaloti connects with a crisp jab.
Rising misses with a combination
and Kumsaloti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumsaloti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kumsaloti moves into range and connects with a jab.

A jab-cross combination lands for Kumsaloti and sends Rising crashing to the mat! Kumsaloti follows him down to the mat - Rising regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Rising is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kumsaloti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rising seems to have got his legs back now.
Kumsaloti not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kumsaloti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manny Kumsaloti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kumsaloti looking to control but Rising is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus Rising has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kumsaloti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rising is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rising and Kumsaloti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rising tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Kumsaloti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kumsaloti 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Kumsaloti!