PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Cody Ramus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramus
vs
Gunn

187 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
35
223 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing
Red Square Fight Gear

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cody Ramus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Ramus looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
Ramus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Ramus avoids them all with ease.
Ramus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Ramus tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramus walks into a jab.

Gunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gunn tries for a kimura but Ramus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn laying and praying for a moment but Ramus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gunn's best efforts.

Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Ramus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses. Ramus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunn's guard. Nice move by Ramus!
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramus stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramus.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Ramus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramus scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramus has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn drops an elbow to the side of Ramus's head.
Ramus is pressing down on Gunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramus keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Ramus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gunn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramus has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramus is one step ahead there.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gunn is pressing down on Ramus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramus is holding on for now.

Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunn landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ramus has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramus is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn advances to half guard.

Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ramus actively working from the bottom here.
Ramus is not content to let Gunn control the position.

Gunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunn's back!

Ramus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gunn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Ramus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Gunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ramus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ramus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramus misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunn as Ramus tries to tie him up.
Gunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramus trying to stall but Gunn improves his position.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Cody Ramus has been cut.
Ramus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramus letting Gunn take a breather here.
Ramus scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a hook but Ramus blocks it.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramus.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Ramus shows good takedown defense.
Cody Ramus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Gunn.
Gunn shoots in and drives through. Ramus sprawls well.
Gunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramus shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but Ramus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Gunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramus is retaining full guard.

Ramus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn pushes down on Ramus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gunn is looking for a kimura here.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kyle Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunn.

Ramus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gunn with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunn working for a submission but Ramus is keeping him at bay.
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!

Gunn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramus turns into him and now he's in Gunn's guard.

Ramus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Ramus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunn's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramus landing some decent shots from guard.

Gunn has an active guard here but Ramus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Ramus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramus defends it nicely.
Ramus has a takedown stuffed.
Ramus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Ramus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Ramus is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Cody Ramus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Ramus blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramus which made him look bad.
Cody Ramus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Gunn.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn with a poor takedown

and Ramus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunn won't be happy with that.

Ramus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cody Ramus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.

Ramus is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard.

Ramus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gunn sneaks back into half guard.

Ramus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Ramus preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramus defends it easily.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramus lands a couple of elbows.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ramus drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Ramus off! Ramus jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Ramus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramus preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus preventing the sweep.

Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunn has momentary wrist control but Ramus slips an elbow through the middle.

Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controls Ramus momentarily but Ramus frees himself.
Ramus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gunn is looking for a triangle here but Ramus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kyle Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramus lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Ramus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunn 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gunn!
Kyle Gunn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.