PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blur - Song 2. Smith has chosen Riot by Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ramos
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
154 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

172 cm
28
153 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Ramos moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with an uppercut

and Ramos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramos working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ramos's attempts to control the action.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ramos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Ramos pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ramos is controlling him well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramos tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.

Ramos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is not content to let Ramos control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.

Ramos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ramos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Terrance Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrance Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Ramos shoots in.
Ramos has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Ramos shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand

and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrance Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrance Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos's head backwards.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Smith throws a right hand that misses

and Ramos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramos tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Ramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramos with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramos thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Ramos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice shot by Smith.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carl Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut

and Ramos moves into the clinch.
Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos has Smith pressed against the cage.
Ramos jumps guard but Smith stands there with Ramos around his waist. Ramos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Terrance Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Carl Ramos!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Terrance Smith!

Terrance Smith wins by split decision!
Terrance Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.