PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Ramses (ranked 199 p4p, 31 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 270 p4p, 35 weight class). John Ramses could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Xiang Pao's chin.

Ramses
vs
Xiang Pao

171 cm
35
150 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

170 cm
36
148 lbs
19 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao misses with a jab to the body
letting Ramses counter with a right hand.

It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramses.
Ramses looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramses throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramses tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramses scores with a nice right hand.
Ramses pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramses moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramses with a jab.
Ramses tries to bum rush Xiang Pao with a series of wild strikes but Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramses tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramses looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Ramses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramses takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao throws a front kick aimed at Ramses's knee but Ramses avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramses motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Ramses throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao lands the left hand.
A low kick from Ramses misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Ramses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramses down.
Ramses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Ramses.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramses thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick.
Ramses smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ramses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Ramses manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao looks for the body kick but Ramses saw that one coming.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Ramses returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Ramses.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Ramses's defenses.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ramses counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xiang Pao won't be happy with that.
Xiang Pao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramses connects with a decent elbow.
Xiang Pao is trying to buck Ramses off.
We've been hearing that Ramses has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Ramses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xiang Pao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ground and pound from Ramses seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xiang Pao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramses off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Ramses's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xiang Pao is looking to control Ramses but Ramses is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ramses covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramses rolls, trying to escape but Xiang Pao keeps control of the position.
Ramses is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramses trying to control the action but Xiang Pao just sinks the hooks in.
Ramses tries to escape the position.
Will Xiang Pao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramses tries to escape but Xiang Pao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao lands shots from the back.
Ramses is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramses looking very determined here, making life difficult for Xiang Pao.
Even with his hooks in, Xiang Pao manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ramses can't escape the position.
Xiang Pao is not going to allow Ramses to sit and survive in this position.
Ramses is trying to break free.
Xiang Pao doesn't have the hooks in and Ramses manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramses is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiang Pao has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Ramses.
Ramses throws a lazy head kick
enabling Xiang Pao to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xiang Pao backs up against the cage.
Ramses misses the shot to the body.
Ramses slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Ramses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramses finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao lands a body shot.
Ramses lunges at Xiang Pao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiang Pao's hand.
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!
Ramses throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramses connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Ramses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramses connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramses throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiang Pao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramses. Ramses circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramses somewhat.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramses is wise to it.
Ramses takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramses!
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Ramses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Ramses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramses creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Xiang Pao struggling a bit here.
Ramses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Xiang Pao!
Ramses looking to land elbow strikes but Xiang Pao uses the position to regain half guard.
Ramses lands strikes from half guard.
Ramses prevents Xiang Pao from standing back up.
Ramses is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramses working Xiang Pao over with strikes.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramses 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.
Ramses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now.
Ramses working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Xiang Pao is keeping the position.
Ramses stops Xiang Pao from standing up.
Xiang Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramses is one step ahead there.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position.
Ramses working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
Xiang Pao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.
Ramses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to his feet but Ramses is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramses throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiang Pao wants to stand but Ramses is controlling the position.
Xiang Pao looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiang Pao, not yet.
Xiang Pao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramses's guard.

Ramses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xiang Pao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramses swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ramses dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab. Ramses acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramses lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Ramses shakes it off.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramses.
Nice cross by Ramses.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
Ramses lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramses under the eye.
Ramses cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ramses gets a takedown into half guard.

Xiang Pao kicks Ramses off and gets back to his feet.
Ramses misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.
Ramses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramses misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Ramses avoids it easily.
Ramses throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Ramses cracks Xiang Pao with a good jab.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramses just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Ramses's front leg.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Ramses saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Ramses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramses somewhat.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramses walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Ramses throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a left and a right that stings Ramses.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Ramses.
Ramses tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramses finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramses throws a leg kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramses is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks Ramses with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramses throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Ramses's head back.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Ramses.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Ramses slips the punch.
Ramses went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramses looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Ramses.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Ramses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Ramses avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramses. Ramses obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao jabs at Ramses's body.
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramses throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiang Pao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Ramses.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Ramses takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.