PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Kumsaloti
vs
McDermott

194 cm
31
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kumsaloti there.
Kumsaloti throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumsaloti's waist but Kumsaloti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Kumsaloti.
McDermott throws a hook but Kumsaloti avoids it easily.
McDermott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kumsaloti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott slips under a jab from Kumsaloti.
McDermott dives in and grabs Kumsaloti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumsaloti pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumsaloti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
Kumsaloti is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.

McDermott tries to sprawl but Kumsaloti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDermott is trying to stand up here but Kumsaloti is controlling him well.
McDermott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumsaloti.
McDermott is concentrating on defense, preventing Kumsaloti from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kumsaloti in particular looking to stall.

Kumsaloti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDermott sees it coming and defends easily.
McDermott is trying to stand back up but Kumsaloti is controlling him
Kumsaloti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDermott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kumsaloti trying to mount his opponent but McDermott defends it.
Kumsaloti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDermott defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott is looking to control Kumsaloti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermott avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumsaloti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kumsaloti is working for a kimura but McDermott is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kumsaloti in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kumsaloti is working away from the top position though.
Kumsaloti content to control rather than advance.
McDermott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumsaloti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumsaloti swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kumsaloti as McDermott shoots in.

Kumsaloti closes the distance and pushes McDermott back into the cage.
Kumsaloti is pressed up against the cage. McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumsaloti down to the mat. Kumsaloti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Kumsaloti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kumsaloti throws out a powerful jab.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.

McDermott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kumsaloti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDermott throwing strikes from guard but Kumsaloti blocks nicely.
McDermott wants to pass the guard but Kumsaloti is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDermott trying to control but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.

Kumsaloti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDermott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDermott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kumsaloti instigates a clinch.
Kumsaloti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumsaloti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumsaloti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumsaloti is defending well.

McDermott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumsaloti controlling the position for now.
Kumsaloti wants to control but McDermott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDermott trying to control the action but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott stops Kumsaloti from getting back to his feet.
Kumsaloti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manny Kumsaloti just wasn't active enough.
Kumsaloti throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.

McDermott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kumsaloti is trying to defend but McDermott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kumsaloti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDermott pulls his head out easily.
McDermott is keen to just control but Kumsaloti is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back.
McDermott is just content to waste time from the top position. Kumsaloti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Kumsaloti throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDermott uses it to pass to side control.
Kumsaloti is not content to let McDermott control the position.
McDermott is trying to ground and pound but Kumsaloti uses the momentary lack of control by McDermott to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDermott throwing shots but Kumsaloti is blocking nicely.
McDermott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kumsaloti's thigh. Kumsaloti counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kumsaloti working a defensive guard here.
McDermott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumsaloti is keeping the position for now.
Kumsaloti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kumsaloti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumsaloti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kumsaloti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Kumsaloti keeps moving.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott preventing the sweep.

Kumsaloti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.

Kumsaloti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDermott trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kumsaloti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manny Kumsaloti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Kumsaloti moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kumsaloti as McDermott shoots in.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kumsaloti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Kumsaloti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
Kumsaloti misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Kumsaloti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt - Kumsaloti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumsaloti lands a really nice looking cross but McDermott seems unphased.
Kumsaloti catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kumsaloti, as that shot connected.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Kumsaloti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDermott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDermott tries to keep at a distance but Kumsaloti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumsaloti avoiding damage.
McDermott looking to throw knees to the head but Kumsaloti is blocking nicely.
McDermott throws an elbow that misses.
McDermott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kumsaloti scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.

Kumsaloti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Kumsaloti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kumsaloti closes the distance and clinches.

Kumsaloti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kumsaloti defends it nicely.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumsaloti as he avoids it easily.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kumsaloti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDermott wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti misses with a double jab.

McDermott closes the distance and pushes Kumsaloti back into the cage.
McDermott landing knees to the body.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
McDermott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kumsaloti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kumsaloti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kumsaloti fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kumsaloti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDermott walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDermott.
Kumsaloti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kumsaloti drops McDermott with a beautiful combination! McDermott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kumsaloti is looking for the KO!

McDermott is rocked!

It looks like Daniel McDermott has been cut.
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!
Kumsaloti tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumsaloti finish him?
Kumsaloti throws a combination that misses

and McDermott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumsaloti's guard.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Kumsaloti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDermott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kumsaloti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manny Kumsaloti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kumsaloti keeping full guard, as McDermott tries to pass.

Kumsaloti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.
Kumsaloti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kumsaloti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDermott is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott tries to reverse the position but Kumsaloti maintains control.
Kumsaloti wants to control the pace but McDermott is squirming around nicely.
Kumsaloti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kumsaloti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDermott is looking to escape.

Kumsaloti looking for a guillotine from mount but McDermott is having none of it.
Kumsaloti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Kumsaloti trying to control but McDermott is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to escape the mount.
McDermott tries to hold on but Kumsaloti postures up.
McDermott is trying to stand but he's just given Kumsaloti his back.
McDermott is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kumsaloti off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Kumsaloti go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Kumsaloti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti misses with a punch to the head.
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!
McDermott is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Kumsaloti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kumsaloti misses with punches from the back.
McDermott manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Kumsaloti is now in side control.
Kumsaloti gets to mount! McDermott was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

McDermott is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kumsaloti locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McDermott is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Kumsaloti!
Manny Kumsaloti retains his light heavyweight title!