PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 894 p4p, 107 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 864 p4p, 101 weight class). Ramos has chosen Sepultura - Nomad as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Näkäräinen
vs
Ramos

152 cm
47
150 lbs
38 - 21 - 2

167 cm
32
159 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 38 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Ramos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Näkäräinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Näkäräinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Näkäräinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramos holds on to Näkäräinen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Ramos has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Näkäräinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Näkäräinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen slows the pace down.
Näkäräinen 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.
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
Ramos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Näkäräinen is controlling him well.
Näkäräinen misses with the ground and pound.
Ramos struggling a bit here.
Ramos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Ramos is controlling his arm.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramos works Näkäräinen's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Näkäräinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramos blocks it.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Näkäräinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos defending well as Näkäräinen loads up on a big left hand.

Näkäräinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Näkäräinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Näkäräinen stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Näkäräinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Näkäräinen throwing shots but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ramos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Näkäräinen wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Näkäräinen won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Ramos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Ramos gets a clinch.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Näkäräinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
That's time! Näkäräinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos's head.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with a double jab.
Näkäräinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Näkäräinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Näkäräinen moves his leg out of the way.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Näkäräinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Näkäräinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Näkäräinen persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
Näkäräinen is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Näkäräinen persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ramos lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Näkäräinen.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Näkäräinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramos.
Ramos lands a jab to Näkäräinen's midsection.
Näkäräinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Näkäräinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramos misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Näkäräinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos cracks the inside of Näkäräinen's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Näkäräinen takes one to the chin there.
Ramos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Näkäräinen throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Näkäräinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Näkäräinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramos tries a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Ramos lands with a nice body kick.

Näkäräinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Näkäräinen stalls from top position.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Näkäräinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
Näkäräinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Näkäräinen has control of the leg.
Ramos is staying active underneath Näkäräinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Näkäräinen is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Näkäräinen is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Näkäräinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Näkäräinen shakes it off.

Näkäräinen instigates a clinch.

Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen misses with a double jab.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Näkäräinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Näkäräinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Näkäräinen.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen gets slowly back to his feet.

Näkäräinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Näkäräinen looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ramos advances position into side control!
Näkäräinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos prevents Näkäräinen from improving his position.
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Näkäräinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Näkäräinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Näkäräinen throwing strikes but missing.
Näkäräinen is working Ramos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Näkäräinen is looking to stand up but Ramos won't let him.
Ramos pulls Näkäräinen in close to prevent any damage.
Näkäräinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pikku Näkäräinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Ramos trying to control the position.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Näkäräinen tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Näkäräinen shoots for a takedown but Ramos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramos catches Näkäräinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Näkäräinen throws a big counter combination but Ramos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramos lunges at Näkäräinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Näkäräinen's hand.

Näkäräinen instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Näkäräinen or not.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Näkäräinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramos up against the cage.
Näkäräinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it.
Näkäräinen is looking for a takedown.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.