PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jans Van Woodenhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van Woodenhead
vs
Ramos

210 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jans Van Woodenhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Woodenhead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Woodenhead's sensitive parts.
Van Woodenhead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Van Woodenhead ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos tries to clinch but Van Woodenhead moves out of range.
Ramos throws a body punch but Van Woodenhead moves out of range.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Van Woodenhead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramos napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Van Woodenhead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Woodenhead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Van Woodenhead tries for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramos gets back to half guard.
Ramos tries to roll over but Van Woodenhead keeps him under control.
Van Woodenhead is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Van Woodenhead pushes down on Ramos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramos can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Van Woodenhead seems to be working for a kimura but Ramos defends the submission attempt.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ramos has one foot on Van Woodenhead's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Woodenhead moves away.

Van Woodenhead looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ramos!
Ramos holds of for dear life.

Van Woodenhead jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramos and Van Woodenhead has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramos is looking to reverse the position.
Van Woodenhead wants to control but Ramos is keeping him busy.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Van Woodenhead tries for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.

Van Woodenhead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Woodenhead is breathing heavily.
Ramos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Woodenhead off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Woodenhead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van Woodenhead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Van Woodenhead gets back to full guard.
Van Woodenhead has a closed guard, preventing Ramos from standing up.

Van Woodenhead has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ramos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Woodenhead.
Ramos wants to stand but Van Woodenhead has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Woodenhead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramos off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jans Van Woodenhead will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramos throws a right and a left that Van Woodenhead avoids nicely.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Van Woodenhead moves out of range.

Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Van Woodenhead in a clinch.
Van Woodenhead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ramos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Woodenhead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Van Woodenhead has picked Ramos up - he's going for a ride! Van Woodenhead dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Van Woodenhead seems to be working for a kimura but Ramos defends the submission attempt.

Van Woodenhead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Woodenhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Van Woodenhead is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Van Woodenhead stops Ramos from getting back to his feet.
Van Woodenhead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Van Woodenhead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ramos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ramos!

Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos content to stall in guard here.
Van Woodenhead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.

Van Woodenhead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramos is looking to stand up but Van Woodenhead won't let him.

Ramos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Woodenhead dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Van Woodenhead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramos as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jans Van Woodenhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Woodenhead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Woodenhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos wants to clinch.

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

Van Woodenhead is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Woodenhead is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Woodenhead won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Van Woodenhead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Woodenhead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Woodenhead forces his way into half guard.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramos trying to control here.

Van Woodenhead wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jans Van Woodenhead dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Woodenhead tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Van Woodenhead closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. Van Woodenhead pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Woodenhead tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos shoots and misses

and Van Woodenhead counters with a single leg into guard. Ramos didn't expect that.
Ramos is controlling Van Woodenhead's posture.

Van Woodenhead has gone for a leg lock! Ramos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Woodenhead's guard.
Jans Van Woodenhead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ramos stands up and waves to Van Woodenhead to follow him.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Woodenhead shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Woodenhead dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Van Woodenhead's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jans Van Woodenhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Woodenhead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Woodenhead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Van Woodenhead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramos throws a combination that misses

and Van Woodenhead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Woodenhead won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.

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

Van Woodenhead looking for subs off his back but Ramos has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tony Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Van Woodenhead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Ramos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Ramos is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Woodenhead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Van Woodenhead trying to control but Ramos postures up.
Ramos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Van Woodenhead.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination

and Van Woodenhead counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Van Woodenhead thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Woodenhead trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Van Woodenhead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Woodenhead sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramos's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura but Ramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Woodenhead to get the leverage.
Van Woodenhead trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well.
Ramos is trying to stand back up but Van Woodenhead is controlling him
Van Woodenhead wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it.
Van Woodenhead working the head and body with strikes.

Van Woodenhead is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Ramos punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jans Van Woodenhead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Woodenhead, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jans Van Woodenhead!