PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 6964 p4p, 613 weight class) and Brajan Aleksander (ranked 5908 p4p, 585 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ramsey
vs
Aleksander

185 cm
34
188 lbs
9 - 19 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brajan Aleksander!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aleksander has closed the distance and engaged Ramsey in a clinch.
Aleksander can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ramsey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ramsey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aleksander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aleksander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramsey pushes Aleksander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramsey lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a right hand.
Ramsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aleksander is trying to pull guard but Ramsey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramsey lands a right hand.

It looks like Brajan Aleksander has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
Aleksander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Aleksander misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brajan Aleksander.
Ramsey scores with a nice right hand.
Aleksander tries to land a body kick
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramsey's waist but Ramsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aleksander off to one side.
Aleksander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ramsey counter with a right hand.
Aleksander looks winded!
Ramsey works Aleksander's body with a nice hook.
Aleksander misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Aleksander moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey connects with a crisp jab.
Ramsey lands a jab to Aleksander's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the liver by Ramsey. Beautiful body shot.
Aleksander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aleksander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Aleksander is rocked!
Ramsey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aleksander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aleksander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aleksander is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsey finish him?
Nice shot by Ramsey.
Aleksander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aleksander seems to have recovered his senses.
Aleksander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aleksander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Ramsey coming out on top.
A cross from Ramsey lands.
Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aleksander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleksander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramsey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramsey punishes Aleksander's body with a nice straight punch.
Aleksander blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a head kick. Aleksander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That has opened up Brajan Aleksander's cut even more.
A jab from Ramsey finds it's way through Aleksander's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Ramsey.
Aleksander misses with a takedown
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey cracks the inside of Aleksander's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander moves to clinch but Ramsey breaks away
and Ramsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aleksander darts in trying to clinch
and Ramsey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramsey lands a glancing blow to the side of Aleksander's head.
Ramsey scores with a hook to the body. Aleksander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleksander takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramsey lands a nice looking body shot.
Aleksander takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsey looks to land a combination. Aleksander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsey punishes Aleksander's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramsey connects with a leg kick. Aleksander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aleksander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Ramsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brajan Aleksander's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramsey lands the left hand.
Ramsey scores with a sloppy right hand. Aleksander should have avoided that one.
Brajan Aleksander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleksander can do to turn this around?
Aleksander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramsey's waist but Ramsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aleksander off to one side.
Ramsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Ramsey.
Ramsey cracks Aleksander with an open hand slap.
Aleksander closes the distance but Ramsey moves to the side
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Aleksander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aleksander has his takedown stuffed
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenny Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey stuns Aleksander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aleksander is breathing heavily.
Aleksander with a poor takedown
and Ramsey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brajan Aleksander.
Ramsey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsey lands with a good body shot.
Aleksander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramsey jabs Aleksander right on the nose. Aleksander blinks but takes it well.
Ramsey lands with a right hand.
Ramsey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsey jabs Aleksander right on the nose. Aleksander blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramsey connects with a right hand. Aleksander shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aleksander eats them both and turns towards Ramsey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ramsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aleksander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aleksander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aleksander is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramsey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aleksander.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Aleksander's body.
Ramsey scores with a head kick.
Ramsey lands with an overhand left.
Aleksander walks into a left hand.
Ramsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aleksander. Aleksander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramsey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aleksander with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands with a hook. Aleksander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aleksander with a poor takedown
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramsey jabs Aleksander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Ramsey.
A lazy left from Ramsey finds it's target.
Aleksander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aleksander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramsey dips to his left and cracks Aleksander with an uppercut!
Ramsey connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Ramsey scores with a four punch combination!
Ramsey digs a good body shot into Aleksander's ribs.
Ramsey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ramsey finds it's target.
Ramsey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aleksander backs up against the cage.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Ramsey.
Aleksander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aleksander shoots and misses
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Ramsey. Beautiful body shot.
Ramsey cracks Aleksander with a good jab.
Aleksander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramsey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsey scores with a jab. Aleksander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramsey tests Aleksander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Ramsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brajan Aleksander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ramsey lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramsey. That snapped Aleksander's head back.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Aleksander's body.
Aleksander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramsey but Ramsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramsey cracks the inside of Aleksander's front leg.
Ramsey lands with a hook. Aleksander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ramsey drops Aleksander with a left right combo! Ramsey follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksander struggling a bit here.
Ramsey controls the position from side control.

Ramsey decides to stand back up.
Ramsey connects with a leg kick. Aleksander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramsey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aleksander's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aleksander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aleksander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramsey cracks Aleksander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aleksander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramsey cracks the inside of Aleksander's front leg.
Aleksander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Aleksander fails with the takedown
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aleksander.
Ramsey thumps Aleksander with a low kick.
A lazy left from Ramsey finds it's target.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Aleksander's body.
Aleksander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramsey, as that shot connected.
Ramsey is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Ramsey shuts the power down on Aleksander. Lights out, game over! Ramsey is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Ramsey!
A very excited looking Kenny Ramsey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.