PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daren Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Ramazotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Blackwell
vs
Ramazotti

199 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daren Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Ramazotti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell misses with a double jab

and Ramazotti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwell's guard.
Ramazotti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blackwell is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwell has momentary wrist control but Ramazotti slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from getting back to his feet.
Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from getting back to his feet.
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwell controls Ramazotti momentarily but Ramazotti frees himself.
Ramazotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell wants to stand and escape but Ramazotti is having none of it.

Ramazotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramazotti has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwell's legs - danger averted.
Ramazotti stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwell.
Blackwell is looking to stand up but Ramazotti isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramazotti manages to get himself to full guard.

Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet.
Blackwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramazotti's head.
Ramazotti trying to keep a closed guard but Blackwell is proving a slippery customer.
Ramazotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell throwing strikes from guard but Ramazotti blocks nicely.
Blackwell cracks Ramazotti with a solid left hand.
Blackwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackwell landing with the ground and pound.
Ramazotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blackwell is in close to Ramazotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet.
Blackwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramazotti has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramazotti working a defensive guard here.
Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramazotti defends it nicely.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramazotti shows good takedown defense.

That's four 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.
Blackwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daren Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ramazotti gets a takedown into half guard.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
Ramazotti prevents Blackwell from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramazotti stops Blackwell from getting back to his feet.
Ramazotti working Blackwell over with strikes.
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 Daren Blackwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ramazotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Blackwell gets the takedown into side control.
Ramazotti can't do much from the bottom here.

Blackwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramazotti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blackwell.
Ramazotti is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell working the ground and pound.
Blackwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramazotti is avoiding damage well.
Blackwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramazotti is looking for a sweep.

Blackwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramazotti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blackwell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Blackwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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.

Blackwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramazotti, who protects the arm well.

Blackwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramazotti struggling a bit here.
Ramazotti taking a bit of punishment here - Blackwell scoring with strikes.
Ramazotti pushes Blackwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blackwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramazotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blackwell slips a nice elbow through Ramazotti's hands, connecting with Ramazotti's forehead.
Blackwell working Ramazotti over with strikes.
Daren Blackwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramazotti wants to control but Blackwell is keeping busy.

Blackwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blackwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramazotti can do to turn this around?
Ramazotti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramazotti shoots in and bounces Blackwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Blackwell pushes Ramazotti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Ramazotti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Blackwell has one foot on Ramazotti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ramazotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackwell to the mat! Blackwell manages to get full guard.
Ramazotti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daren Blackwell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ramazotti stuffs the takedown.

Blackwell tries to keep at a distance but Ramazotti has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ramazotti has clasped his hands together around Blackwell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blackwell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Blackwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazotti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramazotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackwell is pushing Ramazotti's head away, looking to escape. Ramazotti manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell is trying to control Ramazotti's posture but Ramazotti avoids it.
The ground and pound from Ramazotti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet but Ramazotti drags him back down.
Blackwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramazotti's best efforts.

Blackwell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramazotti is on him like a limpet, forcing Blackwell back against the cage.
Blackwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramazotti is defending well for now.

Ramazotti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramazotti manages to end up in side control.
Ramazotti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blackwell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Blackwell tries to buck Ramazotti off but Ramazotti is having none of it.
Blackwell regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell pushes Ramazotti off looking to stand but Ramazotti dives back in and keeps control.
Ramazotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head.
Blackwell wants to improve his position but Ramazotti is controlling well.
Ramazotti trying to mount his opponent but Blackwell defends it.
Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackwell trying to hold on to Ramazotti's head to control him but Ramazotti postures up.
Ramazotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramazotti.
Ramazotti is looking to advance position but Blackwell won't allow it.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell gets full guard.
Blackwell wants to stand but Ramazotti is controlling the position.
Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwell has wrist control.
Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwell has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ramazotti tries to sprawl but Blackwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ramazotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Blackwell.
Blackwell prevents Ramazotti from standing back up.
Enzo Ramazotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramazotti wants to improve his position but Blackwell is controlling well.

Blackwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daren Blackwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramazotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Ramazotti.
I think Blackwell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Ramazotti!