PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rajiko slamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rajiko slamer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

slamer
vs
Rampaasi

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, rajiko slamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
slamer tries to clinch up but Rampaasi circles away and keeps his distance.
slamer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rampaasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from slamer.
Rampaasi avoids the head kick by slamer.
slamer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
slamer shoots for a takedown but Rampaasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
slamer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
slamer tries to clinch but Rampaasi moves out of range.
slamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rampaasi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rajiko slamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rampaasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
slamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rampaasi.
slamer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rampaasi scoring with punches and elbows.
Rampaasi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rampaasi working away.
slamer is trying to get back to half guard.
slamer struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Rampaasi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
slamer is looking for a sweep.
Rampaasi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rampaasi is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampaasi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rampaasi landing strikes.
Rampaasi landing a few strikes.
Rampaasi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
slamer tries to improve position but can't.
slamer is breathing heavily.
Rampaasi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at slamer to see if he's OK.
Rampaasi is working slamer over with some ground and pound from side control.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rampaasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused slamer some visible discomfort.
Rampaasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused slamer some visible discomfort.
Rampaasi lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slamer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rampaasi connects with a decent elbow.
Rampaasi in side control lands a decent elbow.

Rampaasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but slamer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
slamer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rampaasi working the head with strikes.
Rampaasi working the ground and pound.
Rampaasi scores with punches from side control.
Rampaasi scores with punches from side control.
Rampaasi scores with punches from side control.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rampaasi cracks slamer with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampaasi working the head with strikes.
Rampaasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi landing strikes.
Rampaasi working the ground and pound.
slamer is trying to improve his position.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rampaasi cracks slamer with a big right hand but slamer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rampaasi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rampaasi grinds an elbow into slamer's temple.
Rampaasi lands a few punches from side control.
Rampaasi is putting a hurting on slamer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rampaasi lands a few punches from side control.
Rampaasi scoring with punches and elbows.
Rampaasi grinds an elbow into slamer's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Rampaasi dominated that round.
That's time! slamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

slamer misses with a series of wild punches.
slamer fails in his attempt to clinch.
slamer misses with a hook.

Rampaasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rampaasi is working slamer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rampaasi trying to control the position from guard on top but slamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampaasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampaasi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi scoring with punches from side control.
Rampaasi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rampaasi lands a nice forearm strike.
Rampaasi landing strikes.
slamer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rampaasi looks up at the clock and then as slamer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rampaasi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rampaasi lands an elbow.
Rampaasi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rampaasi working the ground and pound.
Rampaasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
slamer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rampaasi working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi is working slamer over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Rampaasi is looking to take a break and control but slamer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rampaasi landing a few strikes.
Quinton Rampaasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
slamer is trying to control Rampaasi's posture but Rampaasi avoids it.
Rampaasi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rampaasi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at slamer to see if he's OK.
slamer is looking to regain half guard here but Rampaasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Rampaasi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rampaasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused slamer some visible discomfort.
Rampaasi grinds an elbow into slamer's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slamer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rampaasi working the head with strikes.
Rampaasi working the head and body with strikes.
Rampaasi is chipping away with strikes.
Rampaasi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rampaasi is working slamer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rampaasi working the head and body with strikes.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
slamer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rampaasi is working slamer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rampaasi lands a nice forearm strike.
Rampaasi is looking to take a break and control but slamer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rampaasi grinds an elbow into slamer's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
slamer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rampaasi is putting a hurting on slamer here, landing some big shots from side control.
slamer taking a bit of punishment here - Rampaasi scoring with strikes.
Rampaasi working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rampaasi working the ground and pound from side control.
Rampaasi is putting a hurting on slamer here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampaasi lands an elbow.
Rampaasi lands a nice forearm strike.
Rampaasi is working slamer over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Rampaasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

slamer tries to clinch there but Rampaasi circles away.
slamer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

slamer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rampaasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Rampaasi decides to pull guard.

Rampaasi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes slamer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A good leg kick by slamer.
slamer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rampaasi circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rampaasi keeps the fight on the outside.
rajiko slamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rampaasi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rampaasi working some strikes from top position.
Rampaasi is working slamer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rampaasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
slamer pulls Rampaasi in close to prevent any damage.
Rampaasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rampaasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rampaasi is in close to slamer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
slamer looking to control.
Rampaasi distracts slamer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rampaasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rampaasi stands up over slamer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rampaasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rampaasi postures up in slamer's guard and throws a big left but slamer blocks it.
Rampaasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rampaasi scoring with some ground and pound.
slamer trying to control the position.
Rampaasi lands a couple of elbows.
Rampaasi cracks slamer with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampaasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of slamer's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
slamer wants to sweep here but Rampaasi controlling him for the moment.
Rampaasi lands a couple of elbows.
Rampaasi with a nice head shot there.
Rampaasi landing some decent shots from guard.
slamer controls Rampaasi momentarily but Rampaasi frees himself.
Rampaasi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rampaasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of slamer's head.
Rampaasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rampaasi scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rampaasi distracts slamer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rampaasi with a nice head shot there.
slamer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rampaasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
slamer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
slamer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rampaasi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rampaasi working the head and body with strikes.
rajiko slamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Rampaasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
slamer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Rampaasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rampaasi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Rampaasi!