PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaden Ramirez (ranked 4020 p4p, 4029 weight class) and Radim Pavlas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ramirez
vs
Pavlas

180 cm
25
177
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaden Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Radim Pavlas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlas manages to avoid it.
Pavlas misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pavlas wants to clinch.
Ramirez lands with a cross.

Pavlas gets a clinch.
Pavlas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pavlas misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlas looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Ramirez.
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.
Pavlas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Pavlas manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Pavlas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaden Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radim Pavlas.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pavlas momentarily.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlas walks into a jab.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Pavlas avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlas off to one side.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramirez tests Pavlas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pavlas walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
Pavlas tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Pavlas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pavlas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pavlas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez jabs Pavlas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez lunges at Pavlas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlas's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlas shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramirez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Pavlas moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Ramirez.

Pavlas moves into the clinch successfully.

Pavlas manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pavlas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pavlas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaden Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pavlas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pavlas looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Pavlas's head to control him but Pavlas postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Pavlas is going to stand back up.
Well, if Pavlas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pavlas wants to stand up but Ramirez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Ramirez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pavlas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pavlas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlas.
Jaden Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radim Pavlas.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Pavlas moves out of range.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez lands with a nice combination. Pavlas backs away looking to recover.
Pavlas walks into a left hand.
Ramirez with a jab.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Pavlas ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pavlas is breathing heavily.
Pavlas has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pavlas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Pavlas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavlas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Pavlas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pavlas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaden Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pavlas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez tests Pavlas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavlas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Pavlas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavlas fails with the takedown
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez punishes Pavlas's body with a nice straight punch.
Pavlas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Pavlas is looking to clinch.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Pavlas should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavlas.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pavlas. Pavlas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavlas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavlas can do to turn this around?
Pavlas misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez scores with a one two! Pavlas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaden Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Pavlas shakes it off.
Pavlas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez lunges at Pavlas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlas's hand.
Pavlas walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pavlas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Pavlas shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a three punch combo that has Pavlas backing up. Pavlas nods at Ramirez to acknowledge the strikes.
Pavlas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez scores with a jab. Pavlas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Ramirez dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlas.
Pavlas tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez misses with a double jab.
Ramirez cracks Pavlas with an open hand slap.
Pavlas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pavlas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ramirez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. 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!
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavlas wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlas misses with a takedown
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Pavlas moves to clinch but Ramirez breaks away
and Pavlas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pavlas closes the distance and clinches.

Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Pavlas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Ramirez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Pavlas's ribs.
Pavlas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaden Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radim Pavlas.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Pavlas's belly button to the back.
Ramirez lands a two punch combo.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Ramirez catches Pavlas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pavlas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pavlas has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez scores with a nice head shot.
Ramirez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pavlas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Pavlas moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramirez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pavlas back to the cage. Ramirez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramirez leaves Pavlas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaden Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPavlas.
Pavlas shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Pavlas throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavlas wants to clinch but Ramirez slips to the side
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pavlas.
Radim Pavlas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlas is defended easily by Ramirez.
Pavlas closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Radim Pavlas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez cracks Pavlas with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaden Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaden Ramirez!