PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Arthanier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to P.O.D. - Boom. Dynamite has chosen Pet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arthanier
vs
Dynamite

185 cm
31
188 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

192 cm
28
202 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite moves out of range of the body kick.
Arthanier connects with the punch.
Arthanier cracks Dynamite with a good jab.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arthanier takes a swing at Dynamite's ribcage but misses.
Arthanier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite throws a head kick that Arthanier semi-blocks.

It looks like Ramus Arthanier has been cut.
Dynamite looks to land a combination but Arthanier avoids it well.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Arthanier.
Dynamite throws a counter combo.
Arthanier throws a body punch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Arthanier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arthanier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arthanier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arthanier throws a body punch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arthanier's hands.
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!
Arthanier slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arthanier throws a body punch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Arthanier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dynamite tries to land knees in the clinch but Arthanier avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamite working Arthanier over with knees to the body.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arthanier.
Arthanier struggles to land a body shot inside as Dynamite controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dynamite.
Arthanier tries a body shot but Dynamite blocks it.
Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arthanier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dynamite is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arthanier is defending well for now.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Arthanier throws a punch but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Arthanier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dynamite's elbow.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthanier avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier is working Dynamite over against the cage.
Arthanier struggles to land a body shot inside as Dynamite controls his hands.
Arthanier misses with a body punch.
Dynamite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Arthanier has double underhooks.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Arthanier manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite throws a front kick aimed at Arthanier's knee but Arthanier avoids it well.
Dynamite takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arthanier delivers a nice body kick.
Dynamite takes one on the button.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Dynamite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dynamite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite throws a right hand that misses
and Dynamite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arthanier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Arthanier.
Nice takedown defense from Dynamite. No joy for Arthanier on that attempt.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite is looking to land body kicks.
Arthanier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dynamite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthanier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite throws a lazy right hand but Arthanier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arthanier.
Dynamite ducks right into an uppercut from Arthanier.
Arthanier is looking to clinch.
Arthanier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dynamite is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dynamite throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
Dynamite looks to land a right hand but Arthanier moved out of range.
Dynamite gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arthanier staying out of range there.
Dynamite throws a looping overhand right but Arthanier ducks down to avoid it.
Arthanier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arthanier feinted with a counter takedown.
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
Arthanier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dynamite sprawls and moves away.
Dynamite 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.
Arthanier slips under a jab from Dynamite.
And Arthanier counters with a quick kick to the body but Dynamite blocks it.
Dynamite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arthanier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dynamite moves out of range as Arthanier throws a body kick.
Dynamite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arthanier misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramus Arthanier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Arthanier needs to keep his hands up - Dynamite had a free shot at his head there.
Arthanier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arthanier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Arthanier drives through and clinches with Dynamite against the cage.
Arthanier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arthanier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dynamite works on Arthanier's body with a couple of short punches.
Arthanier is trying to maintain a safe position but Dynamite gets an underhook and turns Arthanier into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arthanier scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Arthanier.
Arthanier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramus Arthanier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dynamite pushes Arthanier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dynamite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arthanier has had enough of the clinch but Dynamite keeps him there for the moment.
Dynamite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Arthanier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite missing with a left hand there. Arthanier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramus Arthanier is winning the standup battle so far.
Arthanier tries a head kick but it misses.
Arthanier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Arthanier does no damage.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite misses with the combination.
Dynamite misses with a left hand
and Arthanier counters with a body kick that stops Dynamite in his tracks momentarily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Dynamite landing knees to the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dynamite.
Dynamite blocks a body shot from Arthanier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Arthanier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arthanier lands a glancing blow to the side of Dynamite's head.
Arthanier missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthanier connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Arthanier.
Dynamite scores with a decent looking hook.
Arthanier scores with a jab to the body.
Arthanier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Dynamite does no damage.
Arthanier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthanier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite scores with a nice strike.

Dynamite gets a clinch.
Dynamite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Arthanier.
Dynamite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arthanier being controlled against the cage.
Arthanier tries to break free but Dynamite pushes him back against the cage.
Arthanier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arthanier.
Dynamite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arthanier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dynamite goes for a takedown attempt but Arthanier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arthanier connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arthanier keeps Dynamite at a distance using the push kick.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Dynamite.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthanier.
Arthanier moves forwards but Dynamite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dynamite scores with a jab.
Arthanier throws a shot from downtown. Dynamite moves away and avoids it.
Arthanier misses with a straight left.
Dynamite takes a swing at Arthanier's ribcage but misses.
Arthanier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Dynamite does it's job there.
Dynamite looks to land a combination but Arthanier avoids it well.
Arthanier misses with a body kick.
Dynamite misses with a hook. Arthanier ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Arthanier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Black Dynamite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arthanier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dynamite throws a shot from downtown. Arthanier moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Arthanier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dynamite slips a straight right by Arthanier.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthanier lands a jab to the nose.
Arthanier keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Arthanier.
Arthanier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Arthanier.
Arthanier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arthanier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arthanier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
Dynamite takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arthanier lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Dynamite misses.
Arthanier scores with a nice right hand.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arthanier.
Dynamite throws a front kick aimed at Arthanier's knee but Arthanier avoids it well.
Arthanier throws a big counter combination but Dynamite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Arthanier.
Arthanier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dynamites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arthanier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dynamite's sensitive parts.

Dynamite clinches up against the cage.
Arthanier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arthanier looking to slow down the pace here.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arthanier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Arthanier.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier tries to break the clinch but Dynamite is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dynamite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arthanier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dynamite scores a nice knee to the body.
Dynamite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dynamite connects with a knee to the head.
Dynamite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dynamite prevents the takedown attempt.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier lands with a light punch inside.
Dynamite misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier wants to get back to striking at distance but Dynamite won't allow it.
Arthanier is trying to maintain a safe position but Dynamite gets an underhook and turns Arthanier into the cage.
Arthanier avoiding damage as Dynamite throws knees to the body.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite tries to land knees in the clinch but Arthanier avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Dynamite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arthanier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arthanier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arthanier pushes Dynamite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arthanier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dynamite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Arthanier.
Arthanier lands with a light punch inside.

Dynamite breaks the clinch.
Dynamite doesn't manage to clinch there - Arthanier circles away.
Arthanier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dynamite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dynamite crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arthanier - the referee stops the clock and Dynamite gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arthanier. Dynamite manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Arthanier lands a nice shot that snaps Dynamite's head back.
Arthanier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arthanier lands a leg kick that knocks Dynamite off balance momentarily.
Arthanier walks into a straight right hand from Dynamite.
Good standup being displayed there by Arthanier as he connects with a hook.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dynamite avoids the head kick by Arthanier.
Dynamite steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arthanier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramus Arthanier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arthanier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramus Arthanier!
In his post fight interview, Ramus Arthanier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.