PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraban Korzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Ramires has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramires
vs
Korzov

188 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baraban Korzov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korzov.
Ramires keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Ramires with that takedown attempt.

Ramires clinches.
Ramires gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korzov.
Korzov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramires shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Korzov gets underhooks to prevent Ramires's takedown attempt.
Ramires can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires tries for a takedown but Korzov manages to get underhooks.
Ramires gets underhooks to prevent Korzov's takedown attempt.
Ramires wants a takedown.
Ramires looking for a takedown.
Korzov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramires.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Korzov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramires escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korzov but Korzov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korzov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ramires gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ramires breaks the clinch.
Ramires shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korzov pinned against the cage. Korzov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korzov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korzov tries to clinch but Ramires is having none of it.

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.
Ramires tries to bum rush Korzov with a series of wild strikes but Korzov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ramires takes the fight into the clinch.

Ramires pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramires is looking to stand up but Korzov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramires knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korzov on the ground.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramires is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramires is looking to stand up but Korzov isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Korzov as Ramires shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korzov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korzov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramires.

That's four 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.

Ramires looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramires works his way into full mount!
Korzov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramires landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramires can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korzov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Ramires dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Korzov tries to clinch there but Ramires circles away.
Ramires fails with the takedown.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korzov as he avoids it easily.
Korzov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramires. Ramires gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korzov stuffs the takedown.
Ramires looks for a takedown but Korzov sprawls well.
Ramires throws a right hand that Korzov ducks under and follows up with a left that Korzov also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korzov moves into range and clinches up with Ramires.

Korzov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korzov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Korzov working for a triangle but Ramires defends it easily.
Korzov wants to sweep but no luck.
Korzov is breathing heavily.
Ramires is in close to Korzov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramires is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires is looking to stand up but Korzov won't let him.
Korzov wants to sweep here but Ramires controlling him for the moment.

Ramires stands up from Korzov's guard - Ramires perhaps looking for a knockout.
Korzov misses with a takedown attempt

and Ramires decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Korzov's guard.
Korzov has momentary wrist control but Ramires slips an elbow through the middle.

Ramires drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ramires as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Korzov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ramires! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Ramires!