PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ramsbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dangerous Daisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ramsbottom
vs
Daisy

179 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Attliction
Lightning Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Ramsbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dangerous Daisy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisy tries to clinch but Ramsbottom moves out of range.
Ramsbottom doesn't manage to clinch there - Daisy circles away.
Daisy darts in trying to clinch

and Ramsbottom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daisy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramsbottom is controlling him.

Daisy uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Ramsbottom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daisy misses with a knee strike.
Daisy tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsbottom blocks with his arms.
Daisy misses with the head strike.
Daisy lands an elbow just above Ramsbottom 's eye.
Daisy misses with a hook from the clinch.

Ramsbottom breaks from the clinch.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ramsbottom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsbottom.

Ramsbottom jumps into guard, dragging Daisy to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy wanted to stand there but Ramsbottom had control of the position.
Ramsbottom wants to stand but Daisy is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsbottom working a defensive guard but Daisy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ramsbottom struggling a bit here.
Ramsbottom is looking to reverse the position.

Daisy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramsbottom to his feet.
Daisy tries to clinch

and Ramsbottom counters by moving into the clinch.
Daisy with a knee to the head.
Daisy looks gassed!

Ramsbottom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramsbottom manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daisy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisy trying to remain calm as Ramsbottom controls from the top position.
Daisy is pushing Ramsbottom's head away, looking to escape. Ramsbottom manages to hold on to the position though.

Daisy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Daisy has his feet on Ramsbottom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramsbottom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Ramsbottom is rocked!
Daisy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daisy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsbottom circles away.

Daisy moves into the clinch.
Daisy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramsbottom tries to throw a body punch but Daisy avoids it by throwing Ramsbottom back against the cage.
Daisy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daisy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsbottoms head.
Daisy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ramsbottom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daisy lands a knee to the head.
Daisy lands an elbow just above Ramsbottom 's eye.
Daisy pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramsbottom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Daisy.
Daisy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ramsbottom as the two fighters clinch.

Ramsbottom breaks from the clinch.
Ramsbottom seems to have got his legs back now.

Ramsbottom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramsbottom looking to pass the guard.

Ramsbottom stands and steps away. Daisy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Ramsbottom drives through and clinches with Daisy against the cage.
Daisy misses with a knee to the head.
Daisy misses with some punches.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Daisy has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom is working Daisy over against the cage.
Ramsbottom blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daisy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisy won't allow it.
Ramsbottom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daisy prevents it.
Ramsbottom tries to score a body lock takedown but Daisy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ramsbottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsbottom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsbottom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramsbottom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ramsbottom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daisy pushes Ramsbottom off looking to stand but Ramsbottom dives back in and keeps control.

Daisy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Daisy tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daisy wants to stand but Ramsbottom is controlling the position.
Ramsbottom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Ramsbottom won't allow Daisy to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsbottom wants to pass the guard but Daisy is keeping the position.

Daisy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramsbottom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ramsbottom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daisy wants to clinch.
Ramsbottom shoots in and drives through. Daisy sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom checks the leg kick.
Ramsbottom shoots in but Daisy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Daisy. No joy for Ramsbottom on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom looks for a takedown but Daisy sprawls well.
Dangerous Daisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsbottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsbottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramsbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Daisy.
Ramsbottom shoots for a double leg takedown but Daisy sprawls well. He's pushed Ramsbottom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daisy throws out a leg kick but Ramsbottom moves out of range and Daisy only half commits.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Daisy moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daisy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Daisy on the inside.
Daisy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daisy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramsbottom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daisy smiles and moves away.
Daisy tries to clinch there but Ramsbottom circles away.
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dangerous Daisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daisy is looking to clinch.
Ramsbottom throws a head kick but Daisy moves out of range.
Ramsbottom wants to clinch.
A jab from Daisy misses.

Ramsbottom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramsbottom showed some decent athleticism there.
Daisy is refusing to be controlled, as Ramsbottom sits in half guard.
Ramsbottom trying to control the pace.
Ramsbottom passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramsbottom stands up.

Ramsbottom scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramsbottom landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Daisy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daisy is squirming around, avoiding Ramsbottom's attempts to control the action.
Ramsbottom lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisy is trying to stand.
Daisy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daisy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramsbottom looking to control but Daisy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Daisy bucks Ramsbottom off and manages to get back to his feet!
Daisy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Ramsbottom with that takedown attempt.
Daisy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daisy is looking to clinch but Ramsbottom is avoiding it.
A big right from Daisy misses.

Ramsbottom moves into the clinch successfully.
Daisy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daisy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daisy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daisy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramsbottom blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsbottom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsbottom has had enough of the clinch but Daisy keeps him there for the moment.
Daisy throws an elbow that misses.
Daisy has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsbottom.
Daisy throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Daisy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Daisy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramsbottom scores with a shot to the side of Daisy's head.
Daisy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsbottom can't break the clinch.
Ramsbottom controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but Daisy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramsbottom drops back down to his feet.
Ramsbottom lands a shot to the body.
Ramsbottom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daisy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daisy lands an elbow inside that Ramsbottom shrugs off.
Ramsbottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daisy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.

Ramsbottom breaks the clinch.
Ryan Ramsbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Daisy takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ryan Ramsbottom has been cut.
Daisy pushes Ramsbottom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daisy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsbottom backwards.

Daisy lands a big right hand that sends Ramsbottom to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Ramsbottom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Ramsbottom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
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!

Daisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsbottom moves away.
Daisy clinches but Ramsbottom breaks the clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a series of strikes. Daisy will be more careful next time no doubt.

Ramsbottom closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Daisy.
Daisy lands a left hand.
Ramsbottom wants to break free but Daisy has control.
Daisy misses with a knee to the head.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Daisy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daisy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Daisy.
Horrible takedown by Ramsbottom or perhaps it was just good defense by Daisy which made him look bad.
Daisy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Ramsbottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryan Ramsbottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Daisy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
No luck for Ramsbottom with that takedown attempt.
Daisy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramsbottom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daisy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom ducks under a wild hook from Daisy.
Daisy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daisy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ramsbottom forces Daisy back against the cage and clinches.

Ramsbottom breaks the clinch.
Ramsbottom has a takedown stuffed.
Daisy tries to clinch up

and Ramsbottom counters with a single leg into guard. Daisy didn't expect that.
Ramsbottom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daisy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ramsbottom is controlling him well.
Ramsbottom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom trying to control the position but Daisy is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Daisy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ramsbottom counters with a single leg into guard. Daisy didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsbottom looking to pass the guard.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Daisy has momentary wrist control but Ramsbottom slips an elbow through the middle.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.

Daisy pushes Ramsbottom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsbottom is looking to land body kicks.
Daisy wants to clinch
and Ramsbottom counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daisy closes the distance and clinches.
Daisy blocking some punches.
Ramsbottom stalls.
Daisy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daisy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramsbottom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsbottom is trying to break the clinch but Daisy has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsbottom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsbottom is looking to break free of the clinch but Daisy has double underhooks.
Daisy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramsbottom's face.
Daisy connects with a knee to the head.
Daisy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daisy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daisy tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsbottom blocks with his arms.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Daisy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daisy darts in trying to clinch

and Ramsbottom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daisy's guard now.
Ramsbottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daisy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ramsbottom manages to pass to side control.
Ramsbottom is pressing down on Daisy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daisy is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom trying to control the action but Daisy is working from the bottom.

Ramsbottom stands up and beckons Daisy to join him on the feet.
Daisy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsbottom is just out of range.

Ramsbottom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Ramsbottom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daisy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramsbottom is controlling him.
Ramsbottom thows a big elbow that misses.
Dangerous Daisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsbottom wants to control from the top but Daisy keeps moving.
Daisy wants to get back to his feet but Ramsbottom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsbottom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Daisy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daisy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ramsbottom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramsbottom, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ryan Ramsbottom!

Ryan Ramsbottom wins by unanimous decision!