PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kolmas
vs
Redfield

201 cm
30
270 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

192 cm
37
275 lbs
30 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

King of Fists
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmas fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redfield tries to bum rush Kolmas with a series of wild strikes but Kolmas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Kolmas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kolmas.
Kolmas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redfield with a hook.
Redfield 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.
Redfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redfield connects with the punch.
Redfield tests Kolmas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfield misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas is looking to land body kicks.
Redfield throws out a counter right but Kolmas avoids it with no problem.
Redfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Redfield misses with a few strikes there.
Kolmas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Redfield with a jab.
Chris Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield swinging wildly here.
Redfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kolmas. Kolmas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kolmas with a poor takedown
and Redfield counters with a nice uppercut.

Kolmas has Redfield up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolmas has Redfield pressed against the cage, preventing Redfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kolmas tightens his grip and picks Redfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Redfield manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Redfield is retaining full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Redfield manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Redfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Redfield breaks from the clinch.
Redfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolmas.
Kolmas shoots in but Redfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolmas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redfield circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Redfield as Kolmas shoots in.
Kolmas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfield.
Kolmas shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolmas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Kolmas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kolmas is looking for a kimura but Redfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolmas to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas lands strikes from half guard.

Kolmas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kolmas in particular looking to stall.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet.
Redfield gets full guard.

Kolmas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kolmas, into his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Redfield throws the left hand but Kolmas avoids the punch easily.
Kolmas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfield.

Kolmas feints and as Redfield raises his hands in defense, Kolmas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redfield wants to stand and escape but Kolmas is having none of it.
Redfield controlling the position.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully.
Kolmas lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfield has momentary wrist control but Kolmas slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmas trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Kolmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Redfield is retaining full guard.
Redfield wants to stand up but Kolmas is controlling him.
Redfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Redfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas closes the distance and clinches up with Redfield, looking for a takedown. Kolmas pushes Redfield against the cage but Redfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolmas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redfield swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmas feints and then cracks Redfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfield down.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield looks to land a right hand but Kolmas moved out of range.
Kolmas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfield throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Redfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolmas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chris Redfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmas tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield swinging wildly here.
Redfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolmas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolmas feinted with a counter takedown.
Kolmas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redfield throws a combination that misses

and Kolmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolmas keeps control of Redfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kolmas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolmas can't get the takedown.
Kolmas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redfield's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Redfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolmas lands an elbow that stopped Redfield in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Kolmas misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Kolmas lands a body shot.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield wants to break the clinch but can't.

Redfield manages to break the clinch.
Kolmas slips a jab from Redfield.
Kolmas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redfield.

Redfield tries to sprawl but Kolmas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolmas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redfield defending well though.

Kolmas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ramses Kolmas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Redfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kolmas instigates a clinch.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Kolmas.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
Kolmas lands a nice elbow.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Kolmas pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolmas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Kolmas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Kolmas won't allow it.
Redfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas lands a damaging elbow.
Redfield wants to break free but Kolmas has control.
Kolmas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch but Kolmas keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Redfield.

Redfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolmas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfield lands a nice looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolmas - the referee stops the clock and Redfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolmas. Redfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redfield misses with a looping right.
Kolmas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfield tried to score with a low kick but Kolmas checks it.
As Redfield tries to get set, Kolmas tries to push him back and clinch up but Redfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Redfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redfield wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Redfield. Beautiful body shot.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Kolmas moves out of range.
Kolmas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
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!
Kolmas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.

Kolmas clinches.
Kolmas misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike from Kolmas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas lands an elbow inside that Redfield shrugs off.
Kolmas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redfield's defenses.
Redfield tries to break the clinch but Kolmas is controlling the position.
Kolmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Kolmas looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Redfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolmas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramses Kolmas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kolmas tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Kolmas back against the cage.

Redfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redfield jabs Kolmas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfield throws a body punch but Kolmas moves out of range.
Kolmas tries to counter with a takedown but Redfield is quick to defend against it.
Redfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas moves out of range of the strikes.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolmas.
Kolmas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redfield sprawls and moves away.
Kolmas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Kolmas drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmas's guard. Nice move by Redfield!

Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kolmas looking for a guillotine here but Redfield defends easily.
Kolmas controls Redfield momentarily but Redfield frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ramses Kolmas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Chris Redfield's cut.
That's time! Kolmas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Redfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kolmas in his tracks.
Redfield lands a really nice looking cross but Kolmas seems unphased.
Kolmas cracks the inside of Redfield's front leg.
A slow jab from Redfield misses its intended target.
Redfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kolmas closes the distance and pushes Redfield back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kolmas throws an elbow but misses.
Redfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Redfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolmas feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield slips under a jab.

Kolmas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolmas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kolmas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kolmas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmas won't allow Redfield to get back to his feet.
Kolmas lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolmas postures up in Redfield's guard and throws a big left but Redfield blocks it.
Kolmas trying to move into half guard but instead Redfield has managed to sweep!

Redfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramses Kolmas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolmas controls Redfield momentarily but Redfield frees himself.
Redfield won't allow Kolmas to sweep him here.

Kolmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kolmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmas, not yet.

Redfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redfield has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmas's legs - danger averted.

Redfield stands and steps away. Kolmas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Redfield misses the jab.
Kolmas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a jab.
Redfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmas.
Kolmas misses with a body kick.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Kolmas avoids it well.
Kolmas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolmas blocks the leg kick.
Kolmas thumps Redfield with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas throws a push kick but Redfield slaps the foot to one side.
Redfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Kolmas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redfield leaves Kolmas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kolmas rushes Redfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kolmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kolmas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redfield's efforts to push away.
Redfield wants to break free but Kolmas has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chris Redfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Redfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolmas attempts a counter takedown but Redfield avoids it well and moves away.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Kolmas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redfield sprawls and moves away.
Redfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kolmas scoring well with a low kick there.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolmas doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Redfield. Those never looked like landing.
Kolmas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redfield manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield moves out of range of the body kick from Kolmas.
Redfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kolmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Kolmas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmas.
Kolmas slips under a jab from Redfield.
Kolmas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redfield.
Kolmas throws a head kick but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolmas at a distance.
Kolmas cracks Redfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Redfield as he connects with a hook.
Redfield stuffs the takedown.
Kolmas throws a head kick that misses.
Kolmas slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
Redfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolmas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Kolmas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolmas slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redfield looks to land a left hand but Kolmas moved out of range nicely.
Kolmas tries to counter with a takedown but Redfield is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolmas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolmas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Kolmas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redfield's half guard.
Kolmas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redfield has hold of Kolmas's hands but Kolmas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Kolmas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolmas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas trying to control from half guard but Redfield is working away.

Kolmas is working for a kimura but Redfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Kolmas trying to control from half guard but Redfield is working away.
Kolmas wants to pass the guard but Redfield is defending well.
Redfield is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kolmas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redfield sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Chris Redfield took to the microphone: 'From Las Plagas to Aggressive Damage, I came, I saw, I conquered! This is what a real Champion looks like!'.
Ramses Kolmas spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a fluke'.