PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hintu Ramoata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mont Alvernne comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Ramoata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. calm before the storm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hintu Ramoata is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mont Alvernne
vs
Ramoata

174 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

160 cm
30
158 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mont Alvernne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hintu Ramoata!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mont Alvernne keeps the fight on the outside.

Ramoata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mont Alvernne prevents Ramoata from moving into mount.
Ramoata takes a little break here. Mont Alvernne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Mont Alvernne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramoata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mont Alvernne keeps working.
Ramoata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mont Alvernne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mont Alvernne tries to improve position but can't.
Ramoata trying to control the action but Mont Alvernne is working from the bottom.
Mont Alvernne sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne is looking to control Ramoata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mont Alvernne avoid being mounted?
Ramoata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramoata is taking a breather. Mont Alvernne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ramoata is trying to control. Mont Alvernne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mont Alvernne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mont Alvernne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mont Alvernne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mont Alvernne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ramoata stays in close to Mont Alvernne's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramoata tries to free his leg and advance position but Mont Alvernne is retaining full guard.
Mont Alvernne trying to keep a closed guard but Ramoata is proving a slippery customer.
Mont Alvernne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mont Alvernne being controlled here, momentarily.

Mont Alvernne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mont Alvernne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramoata is aware though and is defending well.
Ramoata scoring with some ground and pound.
Mont Alvernne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramoata controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mont Alvernne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramoata escapes and throws Mont Alvernne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mont Alvernne is breathing heavily.
Mont Alvernne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mont Alvernne striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The strikes coming from Ramoata are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ramoata working away.
Mont Alvernne throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mont Alvernne is trying to escape the position but Ramoata is controlling the position.
Ramoata scores with punches from side control.
Ramoata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mont Alvernne keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramoata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mont Alvernne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramoata working away.
Ramoata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mont Alvernne keeps working.
Ramoata lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mont Alvernne tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ramoata throws an elbow but Mont Alvernne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mont Alvernne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramoata is looking to take a break and control but Mont Alvernne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramoata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mont Alvernne's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hintu Ramoata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ramoata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mont Alvernne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ramoata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mont Alvernne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramoata controls Mont Alvernne momentarily but Mont Alvernne frees himself.

Ramoata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mont Alvernne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mont Alvernne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mont Alvernne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramoata pulls Mont Alvernne in close to prevent any damage.
Mont Alvernne preventing the sweep.
Mont Alvernne postures up.

Ramoata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mont Alvernne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mont Alvernne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramoata is breathing heavily.
Ramoata is trying to control the position but Mont Alvernne postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mont Alvernne postures up in Ramoata's guard and throws a big left but Ramoata blocks it.

Ramoata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramoata wants to sweep here but Mont Alvernne controlling him for the moment.
Ramoata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mont Alvernne throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ramoata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramoata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mont Alvernne is one step ahead there.
Mont Alvernne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ramoata looking for a guillotine here but Mont Alvernne defends easily.
Mont Alvernne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mont Alvernne is working Ramoata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mont Alvernne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramoata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mont Alvernne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramoata is trying to control the position but Mont Alvernne postures up.

Ramoata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mont Alvernne is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mont Alvernne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramoata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramoata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramoata!
A lull in the action here as Ramoata stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Mont Alvernne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Mont Alvernne does no damage.

Mont Alvernne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mont Alvernne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramoata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mont Alvernne has managed to get both his arms back between Ramoata's legs - danger averted.
Mont Alvernne works over Ramoata with some ground and pound from guard.

Ramoata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mont Alvernne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mont Alvernne throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mont Alvernne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne thows a big elbow that misses.
Ramoata is trying to keep Mont Alvernne in close.
Mont Alvernne is looking to stand up but Ramoata won't let him.
Ramoata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mont Alvernne is one step ahead there.

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.

Ramoata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mont Alvernne is aware though and is defending well.
Mont Alvernne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramoata trying to control the position.
Mont Alvernne wants to control from the top but Ramoata keeps moving.
Ramoata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mont Alvernne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throws a big right hand that misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a strike but Ramoata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mont Alvernne keeping moving, preventing Ramoata from controlling successfully.
Ramoata preventing the sweep.
Mont Alvernne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramoata trying to control but Mont Alvernne is working from the bottom.
Mont Alvernne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mont Alvernne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mont Alvernne working a defensive guard here.
Mont Alvernne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramoata controls the pace.
Ramoata tries to free his leg and advance position but Mont Alvernne is retaining full guard.
Mont Alvernne keeping moving, preventing Ramoata from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hintu Ramoata.
Ramoata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mont Alvernne tries to avoid it but Ramoata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mont Alvernne to the ground. Mont Alvernne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mont Alvernne looks to land a combination but Ramoata avoids it well.
Ramoata has a takedown stuffed.

Mont Alvernne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mont Alvernne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mont Alvernne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Mont Alvernne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mont Alvernne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Mont Alvernne!