PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Islam Ramazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Dee Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dee Penn
vs
Ramazanov

150 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dee Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ramazanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramazanov is in Penn's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramazanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramazanov passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ramazanov seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Ramazanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Ramazanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ramazanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Ramazanov eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Ramazanov thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Ramazanov trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is trying to stand back up but Ramazanov is controlling him

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramazanov blocks the strikes from Penn.
Ramazanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Ramazanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Ramazanov eventually gives up the hold.
Penn tries to roll over but Ramazanov keeps him under control.
Ramazanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ramazanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramazanov on the ground.
Ramazanov prevents Penn from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov working Penn over with strikes.
Ramazanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramazanov landing strikes from the mount.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Ramazanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramazanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn has given up his back here.
Ramazanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ramazanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ramazanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Penn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn is in a bad position with Ramazanov working for a choke. Penn manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramazanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Ramazanov's legs - danger averted.

Ramazanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Ramazanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramazanov to the mat! Ramazanov manages to get full guard.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramazanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Penn is now in half guard.
Ramazanov controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov wants to get back to full guard.

Ramazanov looking for submissions off his back.

Ramazanov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramazanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramazanov manages to get to full guard.

Ramazanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Islam Ramazanov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ramazanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramazanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ramazanov working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramazanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.

Ramazanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramazanov is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramazanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Ramazanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramazanov is on top in guard.

Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramazanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramazanov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Ramazanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramazanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn is not content to let Ramazanov control the position.
Penn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramazanov advances to full mount.
Ramazanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ramazanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ramazanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramazanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ramazanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Ramazanov lands a couple of good shots and Penn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ramazanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Ramazanov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Penn is doing well to defend. Ramazanov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Penn is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Islam Ramazanov!