PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soren Bammerthwaite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bammerthwaite
vs
Ramos

165 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

162 cm
19
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soren Bammerthwaite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammerthwaite throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Bammerthwaite misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
A big left from Bammerthwaite misses.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Bammerthwaite's belly button to the back.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bammerthwaite's head backwards.
Ramos tests Bammerthwaite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Bammerthwaite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bammerthwaite.
As Ramos tries to get set, Bammerthwaite tries to push him back and clinch up but Ramos manages to avoid the attempt.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bammerthwaite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
I was talking to Bammerthwaite's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bammerthwaite.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramos lands a nice uppercut.
Bammerthwaite stalling in the clinch but Ramos improves position.
Bammerthwaite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bammerthwaite jumps guard but Ramos turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramos tries a body shot but Bammerthwaite blocks it.
Bammerthwaite drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bammerthwaite throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Ramos tries to clinch but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Ramos scores with a jab to the body.
Tony Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bammerthwaite keeps the fight on the outside.
Bammerthwaite appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bammerthwaite slips a straight right by Ramos.
Bammerthwaite drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Bammerthwaite's ribs.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Bammerthwaite will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramos. That snapped Bammerthwaite's head back.
Ramos throws a body punch but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bammerthwaite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos tests Bammerthwaite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bammerthwaite shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soren Bammerthwaite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Bammerthwaite is breathing heavily.
Bammerthwaite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Bammerthwaite manages to break the clinch.
Bammerthwaite moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bammerthwaite at a distance.
Bammerthwaite misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos jabs at Bammerthwaite's body.
Bammerthwaite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bammerthwaite somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Bammerthwaite circles away and keeps his distance.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bammerthwaite throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.

Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Bammerthwaite in a clinch.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bammerthwaite is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramos gets an underhook and turns Bammerthwaite into the ropes.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos cracks Bammerthwaite with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bammerthwaite seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ramos can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Ramos lands a shot to the body.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ramos lands with a right hand.
Bammerthwaite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammerthwaite manages to avoid it.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bammerthwaite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bammerthwaite shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bammerthwaite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bammerthwaite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Bammerthwaite looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bammerthwaites head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ramos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramos.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tony Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bammerthwaites head.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos lands a body punch.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ramos.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bammerthwaites head.
Ramos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
Ramos lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos is working Bammerthwaite over against the ropes.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramos lands a right hand.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
A short right from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos cracks Bammerthwaite with a nice body shot.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bammerthwaite.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos cracks Bammerthwaite with a nice body shot.
Ramos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Bammerthwaite is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramos.
Ramos scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working Bammerthwaite over against the ropes.
Ramos lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
A short right from Ramos.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.

Bammerthwaite is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Oh Bammerthwaite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Bammerthwaite seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
A short left from Ramos.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ramos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Donk. Ramos catches Bammerthwaite right on the button with a cross.
Ramos swings for the body but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramos swings for the body but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bammerthwaite rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bammerthwaite.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos scores with the left hand. Bammerthwaite knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramos moves forwards but Bammerthwaite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bammerthwaite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bammerthwaite.

Ramos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Ramos.
Ramos lands a left hand.
A short right from Ramos.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.

Bammerthwaite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramos uses from the top position.
Bammerthwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to get up but he can't break Bammerthwaite's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bammerthwaite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bammerthwaite wants to improve his position but instead Ramos has moved into half guard.

Ramos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Bammerthwaite slips a jab from Ramos.
Bammerthwaite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bammerthwaite misses with a low kick.
Bammerthwaite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bammerthwaite.

Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bammerthwaite fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bammerthwaite prevents a body shot from Ramos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Bammerthwaite's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bammerthwaite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bammerthwaite is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramos.
A short right from Ramos.

Bammerthwaite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bammerthwaite attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramos throws a body punch but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Ramos sizes up Bammerthwaite with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ramos rushes Bammerthwaite and presses him up against the ropes.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ramos.
Ramos lands an uppercut.
Bammerthwaite tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bammerthwaite prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Bammerthwaite is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ramos to keep the fight standing.
Ramos has Bammerthwaite pressed against the ropes, preventing Bammerthwaite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos works on Bammerthwaite's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos is working Bammerthwaite over against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ramos.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ramos gets through Bammerthwaite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos gets through Bammerthwaite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bammerthwaite or not.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
Ramos cracks Bammerthwaite with a nice body shot.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
A short body shot lands from Ramos as the two fighters clinch.
Ramos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramos lands an uppercut.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
Ramos gets through Bammerthwaite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
A short left from Ramos.
Bammerthwaite jumps guard but Ramos stands there with Bammerthwaite around his waist. Bammerthwaite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soren Bammerthwaite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos gets through Bammerthwaite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
Good body shot from Ramos.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramos.
Ramos works on Bammerthwaite's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
Ramos cracks Bammerthwaite with a nice body shot.
Bammerthwaite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bammerthwaite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramos has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramos presses Bammerthwaite against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bammerthwaite is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bammerthwaite backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bammerthwaites head.
Bammerthwaite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos digs a right hand into Bammerthwaite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bammerthwaite's gas tank.
Ramos pushes Bammerthwaite against the ropes. Ramos is working some dirty boxing. Ramos pushes off with a quick right hook! Bammerthwaite goes down! Bammerthwaite tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ramos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos!