PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramo headhunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and martin the best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). headhunter has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ramo headhunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

headhunter
vs
the best

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramo headhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, martin the best!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the best displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from headhunter.
headhunter is breathing heavily.

the best shoots in and gets a takedown into headhunter's guard.
the best trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the best passes headhunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
the best performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
the best's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. martin the best was stalling too much, according to the referee.
the best doesn't manage to clinch there - headhunter circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
the best unloads a knee to the mid-section. headhunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

the best has dropped down and is working for a takedown. headhunter is trying to keep an underhook but the best manages to get the takedown into half guard.
headhunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
the best is trying to control. headhunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with the best in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the best passes the guard and advances to mount!
the best looking to finish headhunter with some ground and pound. This is bad for headhunter!
headhunter working to try and regain half guard.
the best controlling the pace for now.
the best really doesn't want to stay on the ground with headhunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
headhunter is in a horrible position here. the best smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the best lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
headhunter working to try and regain half guard.
the best controlling the position easily from mount.

the best wants to finish this one by submission but headhunter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from the best.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the best lands a big shot there that rocks headhunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
headhunter is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

the best wants to finish this one by submission but headhunter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from the best.
headhunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
the best controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

martin the best dominated that 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.

headhunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
the best is looking to clinch but headhunter is avoiding it.
the best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with headhunter but headhunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the best lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
the best tries to score a power double leg takedown but headhunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten the best somewhat.

the best drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
the best trying to control the position from guard on top but headhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
headhunter trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
headhunter keeping full guard, as the best tries to pass.
headhunter wants to get back to his feet but the best is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

headhunter is looking for a triangle but the best pushes his legs off easily.
headhunter 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
the best trying to control the position from guard on top but headhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the best looking to pass the guard.
the best is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
the best trying to control the position from guard on top but headhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. martin the best hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

the best looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the best wants to pass the guard but headhunter is keeping the position.
headhunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the best would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
the best trying to control but headhunter is working from the bottom.
headhunter wants to sweep here but the best controlling him for the moment.

That's four 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.

the best drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and the best jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
headhunter wants to get back to his feet but the best is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
headhunter trying to control the position.

headhunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

headhunter is working an open guard so the best takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

martin the best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

the best closes this distance looking for a takedown but headhunter circles away.
headhunter looks to clinch
and the best counters with a series of strikes. headhunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as headhunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
headhunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and the best counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by the best.
the best trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
headhunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

headhunter is looking for a triangle here but the best uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
headhunter struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the best has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
headhunter misses with a takedown attempt
and the best makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
the best shoots in for a takedown but headhunter shows good takedown defense.
headhunter tries for a takedown but the best circles away easily

and the best counters with a shoot takedown. headhunter fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramo headhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
headhunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
the best must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
the best stopping the sweep attempt from headhunter.

the best drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and the best jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the best trying to control the position from guard on top but headhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

the best stands up from headhunter's guard - the best perhaps looking for a knockout.
the best fails with the takedown

and headhunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. the best won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the best tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

headhunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but the best manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
headhunter is looking to take a break and control but the best is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the best tries to improve position but can't.
headhunter is looking to take a break and control but the best is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

headhunter decides to stand back up.
the best throws a sloppy head kick and headhunter moves out of range easily.
the best feints and then cracks headhunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow headhunter down.
headhunter keeps the fight on the outside.
headhunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so the best counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the best trying to control the position from guard on top but headhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
martin the best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well the best 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... martin the best!