PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tinju Dewa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinju Dewa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Geraldo Ramirez's chin.

Ramirez
vs
Dewa

215 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geraldo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tinju Dewa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewa has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Dewa and move into the clinch.

Dewa closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Dewa manages to get underhooks.
Ramirez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ramirez gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Dewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez wants to control but Dewa is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewa trying to control here.
Dewa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dewa actively working from the bottom here.
Dewa trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.

Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dewa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dewa clinches.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dewa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dewa walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Dewa has managed to clinch.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dewa taking a breather.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Dewa won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez manages to pull guard.
Dewa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dewa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Dewa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dewa wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dewa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tinju Dewa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramirez tries to clinch but Dewa is having none of it.
Dewa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewa off to one side.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dewa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dewa forces Ramirez back against the cage and clinches.
Dewa tries to circle away but Ramirez has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Ramirez drags the fight down to the ground.
Dewa postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez has Dewa pulled in close to control his posture.
Dewa prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dewa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dewa fails with the takedown.
Dewa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Geraldo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tinju Dewa.
Dewa has a takedown stuffed.

Dewa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewa tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Dewa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dewa is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez stops a takedown attempt from Dewa.
Dewa has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Dewa won't allow it.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dewa is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewa smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Dewa coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Dewa on that attempt.
As Dewa backs away, Ramirez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dewa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dewa tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Dewa manages to avoid the attempt.
Dewa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dewa is breathing heavily.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Dewa ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tinju Dewa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewa throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Dewa darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Ramirez wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez decides to pull guard.
Dewa stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Dewa controls from within his opponent's guard.

Dewa stands up and waves to Ramirez to follow him.
Dewa shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dewa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dewa closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tinju Dewa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Dewa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewa off to one side.
Dewa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRamirez.
Dewa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Dewa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Dewa and move into the clinch.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geraldo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tinju Dewa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewa misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dewa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dewa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Dewa holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Dewa gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dewa walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Dewa gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tinju Dewa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez jumps guard but Dewa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Dewa pulls guard effortlessly.
Dewa is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.

Ramirez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dewa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramirez has Dewa in his guard.

Dewa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dewa stands up and waves to Ramirez to follow him.

Dewa has managed to clinch.
Dewa is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Dewa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dewa throws an elbow but misses.
Dewa jumps guard but Ramirez stands there with Dewa around his waist. Dewa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewa smiles and moves away.
Dewa looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dewa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ramirez counters by clinching up.

Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Dewa looking to pass the guard.
Dewa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Dewa drags him back down.
Geraldo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tinju Dewa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinju Dewa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dewa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinju Dewa!