PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abder Ramdane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ramdane
vs
Dundee

187 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abder Ramdane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ramdane.
Ramdane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramdane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Ramdane throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dundee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramdane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramdane throws a series of punches but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramdane counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramdane avoids the body shot from Dundee.
Nice takedown defense from Ramdane. No joy for Dundee on that attempt.
A left and a right from Ramdane both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Crocodile Dundee has been cut.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abder Ramdane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crocodile Dundee.
Dundee blocks a head kick by Ramdane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramdane throws a right hand that Dundee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dundee also avoids with ease.
Dundee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramdane has his takedown stuffed

and Dundee counters with a takedown into side control.
Dundee looks gassed!
Dundee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramdane is avoiding damage well.
Ramdane can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramdane is not content to let Dundee control the position.

Dundee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramdane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee working the ground and pound but Ramdane is defending the strikes.
Dundee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ramdane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ramdane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramdane can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramdane misses with a takedown attempt

and Dundee counters with a shoot takedown. Ramdane fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramdane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dundee is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee passes into half guard.
Well, if Dundee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dundee prevents Ramdane from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramdane is refusing to be controlled, as Dundee sits in half guard.
Dundee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dundee seems to be working for a kimura but Ramdane defends the submission attempt.
Dundee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dundee wants to pass to mount but Ramdane is defending the position.
Dundee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dundee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramdane is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crocodile Dundee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramdane lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramdane throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramdane misses with a double jab.
Ramdane throws a series of punches but Dundee moves out of range.
Ramdane clobbers Dundee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but Ramdane shows good takedown defense.
Ramdane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramdane won't be happy with that.
Ramdane is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dundee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramdane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dundee moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dundee avoids the attempt from Ramdane to control.
Ramdane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramdane is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dundee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ramdane throws a right hand that Dundee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dundee also avoids with ease.
Ramdane with a poor takedown

so Dundee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dundee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramdane throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Abder Ramdane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramdane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tries for a takedown but Ramdane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramdane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramdane throws a jab but it's blocked by Dundee.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramdane as he avoids it easily.
Abder Ramdane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crocodile Dundee.
Ramdane throws a series of punches but Dundee avoids them all with ease.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramdane throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
Ramdane misses with a head kick.
Dundee misses with a double jab
and Ramdane counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramdane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramdane manages to avoid it.

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.
Ramdane misses with a takedown attempt

and Dundee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramdane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramdane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dundee manages to get himself to full guard.

Dundee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramdane uses it to pass to side control.
Dundee is not content to let Ramdane control the position.
Dundee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crocodile Dundee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crocodile Dundee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ramdane.
Dundee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ramdane misses.
Dundee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramdane.

Dundee gets a takedown into half guard.

Dundee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dundee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dundee is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dundee breaks from Ramdane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dundee throws some wild stikes that Ramdane manages to avoid easily.
Dundee landing punches.
Ramdane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dundee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ramdane wants to control from the top but Dundee keeps moving.
Ramdane wants to pass the guard but Dundee is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramdane stopping the sweep attempt from Dundee.
Dundee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dundee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dundee wants to sweep here but Ramdane controlling him for the moment.
Crocodile Dundee has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dundee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramdane is looking to wear down Dundee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee fails with the takedown.
Ramdane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramdane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dundee doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramdane throws a right and a left that Dundee avoids nicely.
Ramdane with a nice cross.
Ramdane with a poor takedown

and Dundee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramdane wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramdane is working hard here to advance position.
Dundee works over Ramdane with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramdane keeping full guard, as Dundee tries to pass.
Ramdane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramdane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Ramdane is keeping the position.
Ramdane working a defensive guard here.
Abder Ramdane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramdane punishes Dundee's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crocodile Dundee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dundee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crocodile Dundee!