PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Demarcus Ramsey's chin.

Ramsey
vs
Tyson

177 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarcus Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsey moves out of range easily.

Tyson clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsey.
Ramsey is trying to break free.
Ramsey tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsey prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Ramsey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ramsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Ramsey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Tyson

so Ramsey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.
Ramsey with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Ramsey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ramsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tyson is looking for a triangle but Ramsey pushes his legs off easily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully.
Ramsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsey postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Ramsey in a clinch.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Demarcus Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.

Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsey defends it nicely.
Tyson looks winded!
Ramsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Ramsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson dives in and grabs Ramsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.

Tyson tries to sprawl but Ramsey drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Ramsey has control of the leg.
Ramsey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramsey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Ramsey looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Ramsey is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramsey stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.

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.
Ramsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramsey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramsey distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Tyson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Ramsey.
Tyson has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramsey smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Ramsey on that attempt.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ramsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ramsey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyson rushes Ramsey and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Ramsey has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Ramsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsey's efforts to push away.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Ramsey has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Ramsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demarcus Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Ramsey misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demarcus Ramsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Ramsey 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Tyson has managed to clinch.
Tyson is working for takedown but Ramsey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.

Ramsey manages to break the clinch.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Tyson catches Ramsey right on the button with a cross.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsey circles away.
Ramsey fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramsey tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsey shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Tyson into the cage.
Ramsey tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsey has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Tyson has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramsey is trying to break free.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ramsey breaks the clinch.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Ramsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Ramsey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body
and Ramsey counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Ramsey in a clinch.
Ramsey is looking to control Tyson's arms but Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramsey has his back to the cage.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.

Tyson gets control of Ramsey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsey postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Ramsey stops Tyson from standing up.
Ramsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsey throwing strikes but missing.
Ramsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ramsey's cut.
That's time! Ramsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tyson clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsey tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ramsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ramsey counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tyson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramsey defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey throws an elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramsey's guard. Nice move by Tyson!

Ramsey wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson postures up in Ramsey's guard and throws a big left but Ramsey blocks it.

Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramsey's hands.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramsey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramsey tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Ramsey tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ramsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramsey as he jumps to the side.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demarcus Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Ramsey circles away easily

and Ramsey moves into the clinch.
Tyson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramsey after a bit of a struggle.

Ramsey breaks the clinch.
Ramsey misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Ramsey against the cage.
Tyson keeps control of Ramsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.
Tyson has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramsey is trying to break free.

Tyson jumps guard and drags Ramsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson pulls Ramsey in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramsey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!