PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramsammy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Ramsammy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ramsammy
vs
Monster

192 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Ramsammy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Monster!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster wants to clinch

and Ramsammy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monster tries to get to full guard but Ramsammy has control of the leg.
Monster wants to control but Ramsammy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monster is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramsammy is staying active.
Monster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ramsammy prevents Monster from improving his position.
Ramsammy is taking a breather. Monster 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Monster wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ramsammy takes the fight into the clinch.
Monster lands an elbow inside.
Ramsammy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monster.

Ramsammy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monster throws a head kick but Ramsammy moves out of range.

Monster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramsammy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monster is trying to control the position but Ramsammy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsammy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramsammy trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sonny Ramsammy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramsammy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsammy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ramsammy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monster is looking to improve his position.

Monster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramsammy is working away from the top position though.
Ramsammy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Monster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monster looks winded!
Ramsammy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsammy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ramsammy trying to mount his opponent but Monster defends it.
Ramsammy moves into full mount! Monster won't be happy about that!
Ramsammy prevents Monster from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsammy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramsammy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramsammy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramsammy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramsammy.
Ramsammy trying to pass the guard but Monster defending well.
Monster has hold of Ramsammy's hands but Ramsammy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramsammy winds up and cracks Monster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ramsammy sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsammy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Monster tries to reverse the position but Ramsammy maintains control.
Ramsammy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monster is looking to get to half guard.
Sonny Ramsammy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsammy avoids the attempt from Monster to control.
Monster is looking to get to half guard.
Ramsammy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster regains half guard.
Ramsammy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsammy content just to control the position here.
Monster tries to control Ramsammy's body but Ramsammy pushes him off. Monster squirms to his side and now Ramsammy has his back!

Monster showing good submission defense here.
Monster can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsammy biding his time, controlling Monster.
Ramsammy not allowing Monster to control his hands.
Ramsammy has the hooks in. Monster is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsammy is not going to allow Monster to sit and survive in this position.
Monster tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramsammy 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!

Ramsammy has closed the distance and engaged Monster in a clinch.

Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramsammy tries to clinch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsammy.

Ramsammy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ramsammy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monster wants to stand back up but Ramsammy manages to pass into side control.
Monster is not content to let Ramsammy control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramsammy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Monster is trying to escape and Ramsammy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Monster is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ramsammy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Ramsammy!