PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xavier
vs
Ramathorn

166 cm
22
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcot Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramathorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramathorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramathorn misses with a looping right.
Ramathorn misses with a two punch combination.
Xavier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramathorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Ramathorn.
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramathorn digs a good hook to Xavier's body.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramathorn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xavier rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramathorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Xavier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Ramathorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramathorn.
Xavier has a takedown stuffed.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn clobbers Xavier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Ramathorn both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Francisco Xavier has been cut.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn jabs at Xavier's body.
A jab from Ramathorn does it's job there.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramathorn sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramathorn digs a good body shot into Xavier's ribs.
Xavier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramathorn punishes Xavier's body with a nice straight punch.
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramathorn lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramathorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramathorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramathorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Xavier's head.
Ramathorn digs a good hook to Xavier's body.
Ramathorn lands with a good body shot.
Ramathorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramathorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Ramathorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Xavier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Ramathorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramathorn catches Xavier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xavier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramathorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xavier takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Ramathorn lands with a nice body punch.
Ramathorn cracks Xavier with a good jab.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramathorn scores with a one two! Xavier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arcot Ramathorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Ramathorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramathorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramathorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramathorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Ramathorn finds it's target.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Ramathorn cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramathorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xavier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramathorn cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.
Ramathorn digs a good body shot into Xavier's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier ducks right into an uppercut from Ramathorn.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramathorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn throws a shot to the body.
Ramathorn cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Ramathorn thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Xavier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ramathorn cracks Xavier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn lands with an overhand left.

Francisco Xavier's cut is getting worse.
Ramathorn lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Ramathorn finds it's way through Xavier's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramathorn throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramathorn lands with a good body shot.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Ramathorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arcot Ramathorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Xavier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ramathorn digs a good hook to Xavier's body.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramathorn.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramathorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xavier at a distance.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramathorn scores with a nice head shot.
Ramathorn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramathorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramathorn scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Xavier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramathorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Xavier tries to move into range but Ramathorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramathorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramathorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramathorn lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xavier has time to react.

Francisco Xavier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramathorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xavier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramathorn punishes Xavier's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to de liver by Ramathorn. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn scores with a nice strike.
Xavier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arcot Ramathorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramathorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramathorn swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Ramathorn digs a good body shot into Xavier's ribs.
Ramathorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramathorn digs a good hook to Xavier's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ramathorn.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.
Ramathorn lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramathorn throws a shot to the body.
Ramathorn lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramathorn connects with a body shot.
Francisco Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramathorn thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arcot Ramathorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramathorn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arcot Ramathorn!