PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Nomad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henrique Ramos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sturtsil
vs
Ramos

178 cm
32
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturtsil shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturtsil. Sturtsil gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Sturtsil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturtsil somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deangelo Sturtsil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deangelo Sturtsil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Sturtsil dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Sturtsil's head and hops out.
Ramos throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Sturtsil on that attempt.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramos defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Sturtsil avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Sturtsil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
Sturtsil misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sturtsil moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturtsil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturtsil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.

Sturtsil dives in and scores a takedown into Ramos's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil postures up.
Sturtsil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturtsil postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Sturtsil with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sturtsil is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramos has escaped and now he's on top!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Sturtsil's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturtsil has wrist control.
Ramos trying to control but Sturtsil is working from the bottom.
Ramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sturtsil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sturtsil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturtsil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Sturtsil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sturtsil working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Sturtsil being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturtsil is retaining full guard.

Sturtsil has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramos passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramos throws a hook but Sturtsil blocks it.
Ramos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturtsil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Sturtsil's ribcage but misses.
Ramos leaves Sturtsil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturtsil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Deangelo Sturtsil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturtsil. Sturtsil gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deangelo Sturtsil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturtsil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Sturtsil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil fails with the takedown
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturtsil tries for a takedown but Ramos circles away easily
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturtsil thinking.
Ramos swings for the body but Sturtsil moves out of range.
Sturtsil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturtsil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sturtsil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Sturtsil attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramos tries a low kick but Sturtsil avoids it.
Sturtsil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Sturtsil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturtsil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sturtsil with a poor takedown
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Sturtsil on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
Ramos lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturtsil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturtsil gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sturtsil tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ramos is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sturtsil buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sturtsil!! Sturtsil is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ramos throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrique Ramos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.