PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rueben Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gilbert (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.

Ramos
vs
Gilbert

205 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueben Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramos clinches up with Gilbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilbert lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Rueben Ramos has been cut.
Gilbert lands an elbow inside.
Gilbert misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Ramos pulls guard successfully.
Gilbert is fighting to break Ramos's control of his arms but Ramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gilbert throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Rueben Ramos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gilbert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramos is trying to defend but Gilbert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramos controlling the position well.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gilbert lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Gilbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilbert looks to land a strike but Ramos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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!
Ramos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gilbert works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Gilbert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos trying to control the position here.
Ramos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilbert is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos, not yet.
Gilbert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Gilbert postures up.
Gilbert prevents Ramos from getting back to his feet.
Gilbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos pulls Gilbert in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gilbert throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gilbert wants to stand but Ramos is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rueben Ramos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilbert.
Gilbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Gilbert fails with the takedown.
Gilbert looks winded!
Ramos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ramos moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Gilbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rueben Ramos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gilbert tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilbert.
Rueben Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilbert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilbert is defended easily by Ramos.
Rueben Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gilbert.
Gilbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramos pinned against the cage. Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gilbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos shoots in but Gilbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Ramos forces Gilbert back against the cage and clinches.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilbert is defending well.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Ramos tries to break free but Gilbert pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Gilbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramos has a takedown stuffed.

Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Gilbert looking to slow down the pace here.

Ramos gets control of Gilbert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilbert being controlled here momentarily.

Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gilbert defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Gilbert defends easily.
Ramos has Gilbert pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gilbert preventing the sweep.
Ramos controlling Gilbert's posture.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rueben Ramos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gilbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilbert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos dives in and grabs Gilbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gilbert pushes down on Ramos's head and hops out.
Gilbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Gilbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Frank Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ramos clinches up against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Gilbert won't allow it.
Gilbert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramos digs a right hand underneath Gilbert's ribcage. Gilbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gilbert creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramos jumps guard but Gilbert stands there with Ramos around his waist. Ramos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rueben Ramos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rueben Ramos'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!

Ramos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gilbert swivels and escapes.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilbert's hands.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gilbert.
Gilbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilbert somewhat.
Gilbert has a takedown stuffed.
Gilbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rueben Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gilbert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gilbert.
Ramos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gilbert circles away.

Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ramos decides to pull guard.

Ramos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilbert presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ramos controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramos tries to break free but Gilbert pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos slows down the pace here.
Ramos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gilbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramos avoids the elbow strike from Gilbert, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ramos pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos managing to control the position.
Gilbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramos has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos pulls Gilbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Gilbert from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gilbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gilbert tries to stand but Ramos is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ramos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramos holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilbert.
Ramos has Gilbert pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rueben Ramos just wasn't active enough.
Gilbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Gilbert in a clinch.
Ramos has Gilbert pressed against the cage.
Ramos is looking for a takedown.
Gilbert pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gilbert tries to circle away but Ramos has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramos jumps into guard, dragging Gilbert to the mat.
Ramos controls Gilbert momentarily but Gilbert frees himself.

Ramos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gilbert is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Ramos!