PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Goldberg
vs
Ramus

184 cm
20
219 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg forces Ramus back against the cage and clinches.
Ramus lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg letting Ramus take a breather here.
Ramus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Goldberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramus misses the jab.
Ramus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Ramus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jonny Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goldberg moves into the clinch.
Ramus has Goldberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg digs a right hand into Ramus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramus's gas tank.
Ramus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramus can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldberg is trying to push Ramus away but Ramus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Ramus controls the action.
Ramus controlling the action here for a moment.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramus controls his hands.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Ramus avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramus is pushing Goldberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goldberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramus lands a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonny Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ramus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramus blocks an uppercut.
Ramus works on Goldberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramus is looking to control Goldberg's arms but Goldberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramus has his back to the cage.
Goldberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramus misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Goldberg gets a clinch.
Goldberg lands a nice uppercut.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
Ramus is looking to control Goldberg's arms but Goldberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramus has his back to the cage.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramus takes a shot to the head.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Ramus.
Ramus tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Ramus avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramus.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg pushes Ramus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Ramus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Ramus blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Ramus keeps control of Goldberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramus tries to stall but Goldberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Ramus tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Ramus back against the cage.
Ramus can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goldberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramus is out of range.
Ramus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramus misses with an uppercut.
Ramus tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range.

Goldberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramus misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus blocking some punches.
Ramus takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramus tries to stall but Goldberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramus is working Goldberg over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Goldberg there.

Goldberg darts in and clinches Ramus up against the cage.
A short right from Ramus on the inside.
Ramus is stalling here.
Ramus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Ramus's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramus fails to land.
Ramus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jonny Goldberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramus stalling.
Ramus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramus taking a breather.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Ramus.
A head punch on the inside from Ramus fails to land.
Ramus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch but Ramus keeps him there for the moment.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldberg lands a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Ramus struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ramus - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramus stalling the fight.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Ramus.
Ramus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramus misses with the head strike.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Ramus's head.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldberg up against the cage.
Ramus lands a left hand.
Goldberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramus blocking some punches.
Ramus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Goldberg can't break the clinch.
Ramus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Ramus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldberg is keeping busy.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
Ramus misses with a body punch.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramuss head.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramus or not.
Ramus misses with the head strike.
Ramus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Goldberg breaks the clinch.

Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Ramus tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Ramus struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Ramus blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Ramus has Goldberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldberg tries a body shot but Ramus blocks it.
Ramus blocking some punches.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramus tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Ramus back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Ramus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramus working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Goldberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Goldberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Ramus leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Ramus struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Goldberg digs a right hand into Ramus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramus's gas tank.
Ramus leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramus's elbow.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Ramus.
Goldberg wants to break free but Ramus has control.
Ramus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramus throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Ramus prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Ramus wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramus prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Ramus misses with a body punch.
Goldberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramus has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cody Ramus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Goldberg tries a body shot but Ramus blocks it.
Ramus lands with a light punch inside.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramus throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Ramus lands a shot to the body.
Ramus misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ramus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramus.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Ramus keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Ramus has control of the leg.
Goldberg is looking to escape.
Ramus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ramus trying to control from half guard but Goldberg is working away.
Ramus lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to stand back up but Ramus is controlling him
Ramus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramus trying to control the pace.
Goldberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramus on the ground.

Ramus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramus.
Ramus is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.

Ramus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Ramus.
I think Goldberg 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Goldberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonny Goldberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.