PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajko Ramljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ramljak
vs
McCracken

173 cm
29
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

171 cm
31
153 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajko Ramljak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramljak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramljak.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Ramljak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramljak takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
McCracken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramljak is able to avoid easily.

McCracken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCracken works to advance to full mount. Ramljak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ramljak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
My spies in Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites inform me that McCracken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCracken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCracken landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramljak wants to control but McCracken is having none of it.
McCracken controlling the pace for now.
McCracken sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramljak tries to reverse the position but McCracken maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ramljak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramljak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramljak is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramljak can't escape the position.
Ramljak is working hard here to advance position.
McCracken with shots to the head and body - Ramljak looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCracken punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCracken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! McCracken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCracken looking to control but Ramljak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCracken landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCracken controlling his opponent.
McCracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCracken looking to control but Ramljak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCracken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramljak tries to hold on but McCracken pushes him away.
McCracken with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramljak is looking to get to half guard.
McCracken tries to control but Ramljak wriggling away.
McCracken working Ramljak over with strikes here.
McCracken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCracken fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCracken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to control but Ramljak wriggling away.
McCracken throwing strikes here but Ramljak is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCracken scoring with strikes but Ramljak is staying in there.
Ramljak wants to control but McCracken is having none of it.
McCracken with shots to the head and body - Ramljak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramljak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramljak wants to control but McCracken is having none of it.
McCracken trying to control but Ramljak is having none of it.
BOOM! McCracken connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak is desperately trying to improve his position but McCracken has a good base and remains in mount.
McCracken lands a big elbow.
Ramljak tries to hold on but McCracken pushes him away.
Ramljak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCracken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCracken with the ground and pound from mount.
Ramljak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramljak is squirming around, avoiding McCracken's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCracken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken tries to control but Ramljak wriggling away.
Ramljak tries to hold on but McCracken postures up.
McCracken looking to control but Ramljak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai McCracken 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.

Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramljak.

McCracken closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramljak.
Ramljak blocks an uppercut.
Ramljak lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramljak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramljak lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramljak.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ramljak.
McCracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCracken misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCracken working aggressively here.
Ramljak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ramljak.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCracken.
McCracken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ramljak fails to land.
McCracken blocking some punches.
Ramljak lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.

McCracken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramljak misses with a double jab
and McCracken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCracken blocks a leg kick.
Ramljak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCracken can pounce on him.
McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramljak misses the jab.
McCracken misses the body punch
and Ramljak counters with a low kick, right behind McCracken 's knee.
Ramljak avoids the head kick by McCracken.
Rajko Ramljak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramljak throws out a leg kick but McCracken moves out of range and Ramljak only half commits.
McCracken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCracken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramljak moves out of range as McCracken throws a body kick.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Ramljak lands.
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!
Ramljak thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jai McCracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Ramljak avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Ramljak.
McCracken looks to land a body kick but Ramljak moved away.
McCracken is looking to clinch but Ramljak is avoiding it.
McCracken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramljak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCracken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramljak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCracken is able to avoid easily.
McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramljak is just out of range.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ramljak.
McCracken fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramljak in the body.
McCracken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramljak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken misses with a low kick as Ramljak jumps back.
McCracken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramljak throws a front kick aimed at McCracken's knee but McCracken avoids it well.
McCracken scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken scores with a hook to the body. Ramljak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCracken fails with the takedown.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Ramljak.
McCracken looks for the body kick but Ramljak saw that one coming.
McCracken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramljak.
Jai McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken looks to land a combination but Ramljak avoids it well.
McCracken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramljak throws a sloppy head kick and McCracken moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Ramljak misses.
McCracken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramljak avoids the body shot from McCracken.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken scores with a nice right hand.
McCracken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramljak defends well and McCracken ends up having to push Ramljak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rajko Ramljak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai McCracken.
Good standup being displayed there by McCracken as he connects with a hook.
McCracken tries to score with a low kick but Ramljak moves his leg out of the way.
McCracken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCracken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCracken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramljak.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Ramljak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jai McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramljak blocks a head kick by McCracken.
Ramljak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCracken.
McCracken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramljak.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ramljak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
McCracken lands a front kick.
Ramljak lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jai McCracken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jai McCracken'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. And we move into the final round!

Ramljak misses with a hook. McCracken ducked under it nicely.
McCracken avoids the head kick by Ramljak.
McCracken throws a lazy head kick
and Ramljak counters with a left and a right that stings McCracken.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ramljak. No joy for McCracken on that attempt.
McCracken stalks Ramljak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramljak's face. Ramljak staggers backwards, shaken.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramljak rather than just go for the knockout.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
Ramljak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramljak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramljak with a hook.
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!
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramljak.
Ramljak tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCracken with a nice cross.
Ramljak misses with a low kick as McCracken jumps back.
Ramljak tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramljak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCracken throws a chopping leg kick but Ramljak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCracken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCracken takes a swing at Ramljak's ribcage but misses.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramljak throws out a leg kick but McCracken moves out of range and Ramljak only half commits.
Ramljak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCracken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCracken throws a hook to the side of Ramljak's head but Ramljak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCracken slips a jab from Ramljak.
Ramljak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramljak checks a low kick from McCracken.
McCracken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramljak's hands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramljak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Ramljak moves out of range easily.
Ramljak throws a hook but McCracken avoids it easily.
Ramljak blocks a head kick by McCracken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak lands a front kick.
Ramljak throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Ramljak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramljak slips a straight right by McCracken.
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramljak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramljak. McCracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken throws a fast counter high kick but Ramljak manages to duck under it in time.
Ramljak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
Ramljak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCracken.
McCracken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCracken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramljak.
McCracken scores with a jab to the body.
Ramljak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramljak throws a head kick that McCracken semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCracken clinches up with Ramljak and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramljak lands with a left to the head.
Ramljak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramljak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCracken wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramljak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rajko Ramljak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai McCracken.
Ramljak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramljak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramljak misses with some punches.
McCracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramljak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramljak.
Ramljak lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
Ramljak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramljak misses with some punches.
Ramljak has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
Ramljak misses with the head strike.
McCracken with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramljak prevents McCracken from breaking the clinch.
Ramljak gets through McCracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramljak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCracken wants to break free but Ramljak has control.
Ramljak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramljak lands a nice uppercut.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCracken is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramljak has double underhooks.
Ramljak lands with a short shot to the head.
McCracken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rajko Ramljak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramljak blocks a body shot from McCracken.
Rajko Ramljak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCracken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramljak controls his hands.
Ramljak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McCracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jai McCracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken slips under a jab.
Ramljak lands a nice hook to McCracken's body. McCracken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Ramljak lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rajko Ramljak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCracken 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jai McCracken!
After the big win, Jai McCracken made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.