PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 4608 p4p, 25477 weight class) and Hippo Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ramon
vs
Saurus

192 cm
18
195
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hippo Saurus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon with a jab.
Ramon takes a swing at Saurus's ribcage but misses.
Ramon lands with an uppercut that bounces Saurus off the cage and back into range.
Ramon throws a good cross that connects.
Ramon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saurus under the eye.
Saurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Razor Ramon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurus throws a head kick but Ramon moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saurus misses with the combination.
Ramon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saurus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saurus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon scores with a nice strike.

Saurus closes the distance and clinches.
Ramon swings wildly with an uppercut but Saurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus can't break the clinch.
Ramon working aggressively here.
Ramon just leaning against Saurus, taking a breather.
Ramon lands a hook that snaps the head of Saurus backwards.
Saurus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hippo Saurus.
Saurus blocks an uppercut.
Ramon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saurus is trying to pull guard but Ramon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saurus.
Saurus leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Saurus - that landed with a thud.
Saurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramon won't allow it.
Ramon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramon working aggressively here.
Ramon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saurus.
Ramon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saurus stalling against the cage.
Ramon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saurus is working for takedown but Ramon is calmly controlling the position for now.

Saurus manages to break the clinch.
Ramon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramon connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saurus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ramon.
Saurus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saurus somewhat.
Saurus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saurus is defended easily by Ramon.
Ramon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Saurus has closed the distance and engaged Ramon in a clinch.
Ramon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saurus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon working aggressively here.
Ramon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saurus.
Saurus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramon jabs at Saurus's body.
A jab lands there for Ramon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurus has a takedown stuffed.
Ramon scores with a jab. Saurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Saurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saurus dives in and grabs Ramon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramon pushes down on Saurus's head and hops out.
Ramon thuds a left hand into Saurus's body.
Razor Ramon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramon scores with a nice right hand.
Hippo Saurus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramon cracks Saurus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Saurus saw that one coming.
Ramon throws a shot to the body.
Saurus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurus.
Ramon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramon connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saurus dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hippo Saurus.
Saurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramon.
Saurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saurus in his tracks.
Ramon jabs at Saurus's body.

Saurus pushes Ramon up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saurus's elbow.
Ramon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saurus lands with a light punch inside.
Ramon has a couple of punches blocked by Saurus.
Ramon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon scores with a shot to the side of Saurus's head.
Saurus avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Ramon - that landed with a thud.
Ramon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saurus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saurus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramon.

Saurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramon throws a shot to the body.
Ramon swings for the body but Saurus moves out of range.
Saurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saurus on the side of the head.
Ramon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramon misses with a hook. Saurus ducked under it nicely.
Ramon sets himself, and Saurus steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramon avoids it this time.
Saurus shoots in for a takedown but Ramon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Ramon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saurus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Razor Ramon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saurus doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramon looks to land a right hand but Saurus moved out of range.
Saurus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramon defends it nicely.
Saurus is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon lands a jab.
Saurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saurus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramon lunges at Saurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saurus's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramon. That snapped Saurus's head back.
Ramon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramon wants it to stay on the feet.
Saurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saurus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saurus slips a jab from Ramon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon lands with an uppercut that bounces Saurus off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saurus doesn't seem bothered though.
Saurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramon misses with a hook.
Ramon punishes Saurus's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramon scores with a nice head shot.
Ramon lands with a hook. Saurus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Ramon lands.
Saurus wants to clinch.
Saurus slips under a jab from Ramon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saurus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saurus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramon swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ramon throws a good cross that connects.
Ramon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramon throws a body punch but Saurus moves out of range.
Saurus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saurus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saurus.
Ramon lands a glancing blow to the side of Saurus's head.
Ramon lands with a nice body punch.
Saurus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramon connects with a right hand. Saurus shakes it off.
Ramon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saurus can do to turn this around?
Saurus shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Ramon misses.
Saurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramon.
The crowd cheers as Ramon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saurus doesn't seem phased though.
Ramon throws an off balance right hand
and Saurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Ramon lands a body shot.
Saurus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Ramon - just one landing.
A jab from Ramon does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Saurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramon scores with a hook.
Saurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saurus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramon lands with a hook. Saurus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramon takes a swing at Saurus's ribcage but misses.
Saurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramon.
Saurus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramon jabs Saurus right on the nose. Saurus blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saurus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Ramon catches Saurus right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus shoots in for a takedown but Ramon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hippo Saurus.
A jab lands there for Ramon.
Ramon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saurus's head backwards.
A cross from Ramon lands.
Saurus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramon lands with a right hand.
Saurus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramon tries to sprawl out of it but Saurus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramon with a hook.
Ramon lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ramon.
Saurus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramon as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Ramon catches Saurus right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Ramon.
Ramon scores with a hook.
Ramon throws a good cross that connects.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saurus is looking to clinch but Ramon is avoiding it.
Ramon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saurus. Saurus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saurus in his tracks.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Saurus ducks down to avoid it.
Saurus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon cracks a nice hook into Saurus's ribs.
Ramon lands a nice shot that snaps Saurus's head back.
Saurus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saurus misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Ramon.
Ramon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Saurus clinches with his opponent.
Saurus tries to pull guard but Ramon won't allow it.
Ramon keeps control of Saurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramon's elbow.
Ramon misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramon misses with a body punch.
Saurus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramon walks away with a smile on his face. Saurus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hippo Saurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor Ramon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramon counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramon!