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Event: CSW 029 The End ...     
Date:   Oct 09, 2017
#R1#
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bergfried with a body shot.#TD2#
Bergfried gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergfried is looking to stand back up but Ramirez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bergfried. #REVR#
Ramirez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Bergfried is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Bergfried won't allow it.
Bergfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet.
Bergfried is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control from Bergfried's half guard. Bergfried has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Bergfried is keeping the position.
Bergfried looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergfried works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez stops Bergfried from standing up.
Ramirez trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom. #ES#
Bergfried manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Bergfried takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bergfried napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ramirez in side control, throwing shots but Bergfried defends. #T3#
Bergfried gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bergfried is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Bergfried avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Bergfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Bergfried to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.#T4#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Bergfried gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bergfried trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bergfried stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Bergfried checks it.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a head kick.
Bergfried throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Ramirez.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergfried lands with a nice body kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.#T1#
Bergfried wants to slow Ramirez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergfried swivels and escapes.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Bergfried is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergfried lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Bergfried.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Ramirez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bergfried checks the leg kick.
Bergfried moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bergfried.
Bergfried slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bergfried blocks the low kick.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bergfried on the side of the head.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Bergfried keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
Bergfried misses with a looping right.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergfried defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Bergfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Ramirez takes it in his stride.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.#T4#
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Bergfried misses with a straight left.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Bergfried checks it
and Bergfried counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bergfried is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Bergfried tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
Nice body kick there by Bergfried.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a one two! Bergfried had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Bergfried avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergfried cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and Bergfried only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it easily.#T1#
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez misses with a right hand
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Bergfried looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bergfried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramirez's knee momentarily.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Bergfried goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bergfried smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez lands with a shot to the body.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bergfried checks it well.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
A quick step to the side and Bergfried tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bergfried in his tracks.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergfried is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab from Bergfried.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bergfried.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Bergfried.
I think Bergfried 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini     
Date:   Oct 04, 2017
#R1#
Bergfried on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Bergfried's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Bergfried has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bergfried gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergfried doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergfried manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SU#
Bergfried stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bergfried wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
A counter left hand to the body from Bergfried misses its target.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bergfried won't be happy with that. #ES#
Bergfried bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Bergfried goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bergfried staying out of range there.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramirez misses the jab.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bergfried 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.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that stops Ramirez in his tracks momentarily.
Bergfried is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergfried on the side of the head.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Bergfried scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Bergfried avoids them all with ease.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bergfried sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Ramirez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez wants to slow Bergfried down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body. #T5#
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Bergfried down.
Ramirez is looking to slow Bergfried down with leg kicks.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergfried 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 Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a jab to the nose.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt. #T6#
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez with a nice cross.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Bergfried's knee but Bergfried avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergfried takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bergfried closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bergfried defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs. #T7#
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bergfried off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Bergfried off balance momentarily.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bergfried explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Bergfried connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Ramirez misses. #T8#
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Bergfried bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bergfried under the eye.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Bergfried takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Bergfried ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.#T9#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergfried doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Bergfried dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a quick counter head kick but Ramirez was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Bergfried looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 9:10
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Ricardo Ramirez is the new bantamweight champion!
Ricardo Ramirez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017
#R1#
Ramirez clobbers Bergfried with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramirez takes a step back to recover.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez scores with a jab. Bergfried acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Ramirez scores with a jab. Bergfried acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bergfried defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried motions for Ramirez to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.#T1#
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Bergfried defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergfried has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergfried counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Bergfried moves his leg out of the way.
Bergfried throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a counter high kick but Ramirez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergfried's head backwards.
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.
Bergfried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Bergfried ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergfried also avoids with ease.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
A good leg kick by Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Bergfried scores with a push kick.
Ramirez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergfried looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried checks it.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick.
Ramirez misses with a hook.#T3#
Ramirez throws a low kick but Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Bergfried avoids nicely.
Ramirez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bergfried appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried checks it.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergfried counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bergfried had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Bergfried punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Bergfried checks it.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Bergfried changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergfried doesn't seem phased though.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez moves forwards but Bergfried connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Bergfried moved out of range.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Bergfried was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergfried is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Bergfried counters with an inside leg kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramirez's knee momentarily.
Bergfried throws a front kick that sends Ramirez stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Bergfried ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergfried also avoids with ease.
Bergfried throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Bergfried pushes Ramirez away with a front kick.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bergfried dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez connects with a jab.
Bergfried fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried connects with a body shot.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergfried swivels and escapes.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez stalks Bergfried and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bergfried's face. Bergfried staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Bergfried counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it. #T3#
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Bergfried doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bergfried was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Bergfried has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ramirez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Bergfried avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bergfried has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Bergfried lands a nice elbow.
Ramirez tries to work over Bergfried's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bergfried is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramirez is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bergfried.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Bergfried blocks it.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez tries to work over Bergfried's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergfried's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bergfried gets an underhook and turns Ramirez into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Bergfried avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bergfried.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bergfried breaks the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Bergfried swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bergfried displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramirez's knee momentarily.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bergfried's head.
Ramirez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bergfried misses with a straight left.
Bergfried lands a right hook to the body.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Bergfried knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Ramirez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ramirez clobbers Bergfried with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramirez lands a two punch combo.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bergfried.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Bergfried slips a jab from Ramirez.
Bergfried takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bergfried lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bergfried blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergfried checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bergfried jabs at Ramirez's body.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
letting Bergfried counter with a right hand.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Bergfried.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bergfried misses with a straight right.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bergfried keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ramirez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bergfried throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bergfried!
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bergfried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Bergfried looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bergfried sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bergfried looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergfried works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Bergfried looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Bergfried has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bergfried prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.#SU#
Bergfried get's back to his feet.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bergfried.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Bergfried with a series of wild strikes but Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Bergfried bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bergfried walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Bergfried swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergfried takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Bergfried moved out of range.#T3#
Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Bergfried swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
Ramirez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergfried. #T4#
A jab from Bergfried misses.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Bergfried cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried walks into a left hand.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Bergfried slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried had his way with Ricardo Ramirez in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Ramirez checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramirez's knee momentarily.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Bergfried appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Bergfried throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bergfried fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bergfried has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bergfried there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Bergfried moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bergfried dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
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!
Bergfried walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Bergfried looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bergfried jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Bergfried slips under a jab.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bergfried staying out of range there.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Bergfried lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramirez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bergfried throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergfried stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.#T4#
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Bergfried moves his leg out of the way.
Bergfried throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
And Bergfried counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Bergfried.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergfried, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Bergfried.
I think Bergfried 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!

Friedrich Bergfried retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich Bergfried thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CSW 017 Compton vs Attano II     
Date:   Sep 17, 2017
#R1#
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Silva throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Ramirez punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.
Ramirez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Ramirez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Ramirez from improving position. #SUB2#
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Silva!
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ramirez has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #SUB2#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Silva tries to move into range but Ramirez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Ramirez thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Silva.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Ramirez 's knee. #T2#
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
A clash of legs there as Ramirez blocks the low kick.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez. Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Silva lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Ramirez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Ramirez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy body kick from Silva #TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ramirez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez checks the leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Silva throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Ramirez throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Ramirez throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramirez has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Ramirez!
Our winner, Ricardo Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CSW 011 Attano vs Compton     
Date:   Sep 06, 2017
#R1#
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grant. That did some damage!
A jab from Ramirez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a nice strike.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez 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.
Grant misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
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!
Grant looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Grant is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant motions for Ramirez to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Grant.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Grant lands.
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ramirez throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant. #T4#
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez connects with a jab.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Ramirez throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Ramirez's head back.
Grant walks into a jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Grant looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Jab from Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Ramirez cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grant's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez with a jab.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant lands with a cross.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.#T3#
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Ramirez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Ramirez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grant connects with a high kick.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Grant down.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Grant.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez motions for Grant to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

After winning the bout, Ricardo Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dodson throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Dodson misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dodson is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Dodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dodson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
Ramirez landing strikes.
Dodson pushes Ramirez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ramirez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ramirez wants to control but Dodson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dodson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and Dodson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Ramirez!
A relieved looking Ricardo Ramirez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Bergfried's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergfried tries to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Bergfried moved out of range.
A jab from Bergfried does it's job there.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried staying out of range there.
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Bergfried's head back.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bergfried scores with a body shot.
Bergfried avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Bergfried avoids it well.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergfrieds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bergfried. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Bergfried counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks. #T3##TD2#
Bergfried gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bergfried pushes Ramirez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergfried defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Bergfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Ramirez's body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bergfried tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Bergfried's guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Bergfried looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergfried, not yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bergfried manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Bergfried is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.#BC#
Bergfried manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Bergfried's knee but Bergfried avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergfried sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Bergfried scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bergfried misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Bergfried has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Ramirez stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.#T1#
Bergfried avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ramirez.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Bergfried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Bergfried's body.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Bergfried manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Bergfried gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Bergfried manages to retain guard.#ES#
Bergfried has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramirez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergfried.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Bergfried's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Bergfried tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Bergfried stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramirez being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bergfried for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bergfried prevents a body shot from Ramirez. #T3#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergfried digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Bergfried tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Bergfried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Bergfried thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Bergfried looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramirez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bergfried scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
Jab, jab by Bergfried - just one landing.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Bergfried takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Ramirez.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Bergfried throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bergfried has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Bergfried getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bergfried pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Bergfried's defenses.
Bergfried throws a head kick that half lands.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ramirez duly obliges.
Bergfried swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergfried explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Ramirez defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Bergfried's belly button to the back.
Bergfried tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergfried takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A lazy left from Bergfried finds it's target.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bergfried thinking.
Ramirez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bergfried lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez moves out of range as Bergfried strikes.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Bergfried steps away.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried.
Bergfried walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a quick counter head kick but Ramirez was just out of range.
A big right from Bergfried misses. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bergfried misses the target.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Ramirez.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Bergfried lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried misses the jab.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bergfried sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bergfried connects with a high kick.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Bergfried scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergfried circles away.
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Bergfried had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergfried is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried throws a front kick aimed at Ramirez's knee but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bergfried keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.#T2#
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Bergfried's ribs.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.#ES#
Bergfried has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ramirez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ramirez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergfried takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike from Bergfried.
Bergfried blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Bergfried working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
Bergfried is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramirez gets an underhook and turns Bergfried into the cage.
Ramirez is working for takedown but Bergfried is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bergfried unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bergfried doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bergfried creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Ramirez cracks Bergfried with a nice body shot.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bergfried misses with a body punch.
Bergfried scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bergfried.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Bergfried back against the cage.
Friedrich Bergfried has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ramirez letting Bergfried take a breather here.
Bergfried blocking some punches.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bergfried controls his hands.
Bergfried scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ramirez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bergfried fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bergfried fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergfried swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried had his way with Ricardo Ramirez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
It looked like Bergfried wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
It appears Bergfried was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Bergfried gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Bergfried lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
It looked like Bergfried was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Bergfried uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Bergfried scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Bergfried avoids nicely.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bergfried takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bergfried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Bergfried counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bergfried shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a low kick, right behind Ramirez 's knee.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried lands a head shot.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bergfried connects with a crisp jab.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Bergfried lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Bergfried listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez looks to land a combination. Bergfried sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bergfried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!

Friedrich Bergfried is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Friedrich Bergfried thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CSW 001 Zabijaka vs Rodrigues     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez checks a low kick from Silva.
Ramirez half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to move to full mount but Silva actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramirez is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Silva is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Ramirez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though. #SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Ramirez to regain half guard.
Ramirez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramirez's guard. #T1#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #SUB#
Ramirez has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Silva content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Ramirez checks it.
Silva 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.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva motions for Ramirez to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Silva.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Ramirez sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Silva. #T2#
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Silva misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Ramirez 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Rafa Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Silva feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Silva.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Ricardo Ramirez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Frettish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frettish slips under a jab from Ramirez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Frettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Frettish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frettish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Frettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frettish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frettish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
letting Frettish counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frettish scores with a jab to the head.
Frettish misses with a straight right.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ramirez misses with a takedown
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frettish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frettish doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Frettish misses.
Frettish blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Frettish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frettish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frettish throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Frettish throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Frettish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
Frettish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Frettish misses.
Ed Frettish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez clobbers Frettish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frettish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramirez cracks Frettish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Frettish's leg. Frettish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frettish had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Frettish misses its target.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Frettish. Frettish maintains the clinch.
Frettish misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frettish.
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Frettish avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Frettish misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Frettish controls his hands.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frettish's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ramirez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Frettish keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frettish keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Frettish is keeping the position.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Frettish 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.
Frettish can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frettish taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frettish's head.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frettish!
Frettish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.
Ramirez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Frettish is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Frettish looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez sizes up Frettish with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Frettish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frettish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frettish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez lands with a cross.
Frettish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frettish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frettish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frettish connects with a body shot.
Frettish takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frettish doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Frettish throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Frettish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frettish.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez lands a jab to Frettish's midsection.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Frettish gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Frettish is looking to counter punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramirez scores with a four punch combination!
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frettish throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Frettish's body.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frettish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frettish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Frettish moved out of range.#T3#
Ramirez defending well as Frettish loads up on a big left hand.
Frettish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frettish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez jabs Frettish right on the nose. Frettish blinks but takes it well.
Frettish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Frettish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Ramirez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frettish on the side of the head.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frettish is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frettish.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Frettish throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frettish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frettish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frettish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Frettish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frettish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frettish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Frettish.
Frettish slips under a jab.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Frettish takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frettish's head backwards.
Ramirez punishes Frettish's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez pushing down on Frettish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Frettish trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ricardo Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frettish's head.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Frettish won't allow it.
Ramirez throwing shots but Frettish is blocking nicely.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Frettish won't allow it.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Frettish is defending well.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Frettish dodges it nicely. #T2#
Frettish wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez working Frettish over with strikes.
Ramirez wants to control but Frettish is keeping him busy.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Frettish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frettish's head. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Frettish is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frettish's head.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Frettish defending well.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Frettish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ramirez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frettish is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Ramirez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Ramirez throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.#TD#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ramirez is tapping! Great win for Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse     
Date:   Mar 01, 2017
#R1#
Richards lands a body shot.
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Richards.
A solid body kick from Richards.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
Richards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.#T1#
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Richards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Richards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards tries a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Richards misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramirez with a body shot.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richards avoids it really well and circles away.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.#T3#
Richards misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
As Ramirez backs off Richards throws a huge counter combo but Ramirez manages to avoid it all.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sean Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Ramirez lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramirez.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Richards wants to clinch.
Richards lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick.
Richards staying out of range there.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Richards feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Ramirez takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricardo Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards checks a leg kick nicely.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Richards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ramirez has got the better of the exchanges.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.#T1#
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez with a nice cross.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Richards misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.#T2#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richards lands a head kick!
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Richards sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Richards counters with a body kick.
Richards misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Richards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Richards tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Richards.
Richards scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Richards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards has Ramirez pushed against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Ramirez taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards stalling against the cage.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Richards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez scoring with punches and elbows.
Richards takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Richards uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Richards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Richards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez passes to side control. #T2#
Richards keeps Ramirez under control for a moment.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramirez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position.
Ramirez is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Richards wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richards! #SUB#
Ramirez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richards struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Richards is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Ricardo Ramirez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RFL 004 Akulenko vs Koski     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Richards throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ramirez tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sean Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Richards throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Richards drives through and clinches with Ramirez against the cage.
Ramirez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
Richards just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Richards's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Richards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Ramirez lands a right hand. #T2#
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramirez as Richards tries to tie him up.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, Ramirez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Richards seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirez.
The referee calls for Ramirez to work.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Ramirez tries to tie him up.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Richards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramirez avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Ramirez has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Richards lands a right hand.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ramirez has picked Richards up - he's going for a ride! Ramirez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Richards is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Richards moves into full guard.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Ramirez pushes him away.
Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Richards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Richards's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richards holds on and takes a little breather.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richards is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is holding on to half guard well.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice cross by Richards.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards throws a big counter head kick but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Richards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Ramirez throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Richards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Richards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richards can pounce on him.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richards connects with a solid leg kick.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Sean Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richards. Richards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez. #T1#
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Richards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richards throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Richards lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Ramirez takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Ramirez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRichards.
Ramirez lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Richards throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Ramirez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
As Richards backs away, Ramirez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVB#
Ramirez 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.
Richards trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricardo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: AD407: Evolution     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
Uxxarest closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Uxxarest counters with a solid body kick.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Uxxarest darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Uxxarest into the cage.
Uxxarest blocks a leg kick.
Uxxarest takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uxxarest.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez scores with a jab. Uxxarest acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uxxarest swivels and escapes.#T1#
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it
and Uxxarest counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uxxarest was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Uxxarest off the cage and back into range.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uxxarest takes one to the side of the head.
Uxxarest misses with a straight right.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez takes a swing at Uxxarest's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Uxxarest blocks a jab.
Uxxarest appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uxxarest gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Uxxarest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uxxarest pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Uxxarest tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Uxxarest.
Umbra Uxxarest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Nice shot lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Ramirez tries to work over Uxxarest's front leg with a kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Uxxarest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Uxxarest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Uxxarest 's knee.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Uxxarest's body.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Uxxarest slips the punch.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uxxarest.#T4#
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Uxxarest shakes it off.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Uxxarest sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez lands with a nice combination. Uxxarest backs away looking to recover.
Uxxarest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uxxarest takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uxxarest at a distance.
Uxxarest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Uxxarest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Uxxarest 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. #SUB#
Uxxarest is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ramirez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Uxxarest's guard.
Uxxarest working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Uxxarest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Ramirez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Uxxarest is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Uxxarest is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez cracks Uxxarest with a big elbow. #T1#
Uxxarest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uxxarest wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Uxxarest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Uxxarest defends it. #SUB2#
Uxxarest is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Uxxarest trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Uxxarest tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Uxxarest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Ricardo Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uxxarest taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.
Uxxarest is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uxxarest keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Uxxarest keeps moving. #T3#
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Uxxarest has his feet on Ramirez's thighs here. He's pushed Ramirez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ramirez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umbra Uxxarest!
A victorious Umbra Uxxarest thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD402: Error 402     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
A jab from Fuller finds it's way through Ramirez's defenses.
Ramirez takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller slips a jab from Ramirez.
Fuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuller lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
Fuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Fuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Fuller counters with a low kick, right behind Ramirez 's knee. #TD#
Ramirez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fuller on his heels. He'll look to pass Fuller's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fuller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuller throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fuller checks the leg kick.
Fuller throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
Fuller slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Fuller as Ramirez shoots in.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez backing away here, and Fuller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fuller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramirez back to the cage. Fuller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuller! But no joy.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuller! But no joy.
Fuller throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller lands an overhand right.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez jabs at Fuller's body.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Fuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Fuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Fuller catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fuller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fuller swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fuller connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Fuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Ramirez throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Ramirez backing away here, and Fuller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Fuller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramirez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuller pinned against the cage. Fuller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez scores with a jab.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez. Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuller.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuller blocks a jab.
Fuller tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuller throws out a powerful jab.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuller is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez feints and then cracks Fuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuller down.
Fuller slips a straight right by Ramirez.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuller's half guard.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fuller is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Fuller has his feet on Ramirez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuller is trying to defend but Ramirez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Fuller kicks Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Fuller misses its intended target.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuller sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Fuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fuller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Fuller.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Fuller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Fuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Fuller lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Fuller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Fuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Fuller looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.#T3#
Fuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Fuller's guard.
Ramirez cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Fuller has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Fuller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuller's elbow. #BC2#
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Fuller ducked under it nicely.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez walks into a left hand.
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
Chris Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller blocks a jab.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Fuller tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Fuller's front leg.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fuller ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.#TD#
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Fuller wriggles free and stands up.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Fuller lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Fuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Fuller misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Fuller backpedaling.
Fuller throws a combination. Ramirez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuller checks a leg kick.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Fuller is rocked!
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fuller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirez grinds an elbow into Fuller's temple.
Ramirez wants to control but Fuller is keeping him busy.
Fuller wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuller is looking for a sweep.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramirez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramirez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez drags him back down.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fuller's legs.
Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuller struggling a bit here.
Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ramirez working the ground and pound from side control.
A big shot lands for Ramirez! That's hurt Fuller! Will he recover? Ramirez fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Chris Fuller was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I gave it all I got, but I guess it wasn't good enough.'.

 

Event: AD396: Cage Hitters     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tanner!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tanner wants to control but Ramirez postures up.#T1#
Tanner prevents Ramirez from moving into mount.
Ramirez working the strikes but Tanner uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tanner to regain full guard.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanner is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Tanner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanner looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Tanner.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanner throws a leg kick
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand. #T3##CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanner pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramirez throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner wants to clinch.#T4#
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Tanner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.#CL2#
Tanner gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Tanner.#TD#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Tanner's guard.
Tanner trying to control the position here.
Tanner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVB#
Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez. #TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanner to the mat! Tanner manages to get full guard.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricardo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Tanner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner controlling the position.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Tanner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanner.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez distracts Tanner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Tanner is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramirez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramirez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Ramirez catches Tanner right on the button with a cross.
Ricardo Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Tanner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Tanner.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Tanner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez sets himself, and Tanner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramirez avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Tanner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Tanner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Ramirez. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Tanner looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanner.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner avoiding damage. #T2#
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Tanner stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Ramirez lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Ramirez as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanner stalling against the cage.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Tanner tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tanner tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Ramirez.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Our winner, Ricardo Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD387: China's Baby Boom     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Haigh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez lands a jab to Haigh's midsection.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haigh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Haigh misses.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Haigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haigh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haigh is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Haigh circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez misses with a right hand
and Haigh counters with a body kick.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haigh counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Haigh's shoulder, as Haigh tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Haigh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Haigh misses.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
Haigh scores with a kick to the body.
Haigh tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Haigh both land. Nice combination.
Haigh misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez lands a jab to Haigh's midsection.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haigh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez digs a good hook to Haigh's body.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haigh.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haigh is looking for a counter combo.
Jab from Haigh.
Haigh misses with a leg kick.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Haigh saw it coming and moves away.
Haigh is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Haigh.
A head kick misses from Haigh.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Haigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haigh digs a good hook to Ramirez's body. #T3#
Ramirez cracks Haigh with a good jab.
Haigh checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Haigh counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
Haigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Haigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Haigh avoids nicely.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Haigh moved out of range.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haigh at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Haigh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Haigh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haigh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Haigh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Ramirez catches Haigh right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haigh misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramirez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Haigh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramirez - that will leave a mark!
Haigh moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Haigh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Haigh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haigh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haigh checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Haigh.
Haigh checks a low kick from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haigh's calf.
Haigh swinging wildly here. #T1#
Ramirez looks to land a body kick but Haigh moved away.
Haigh lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramirez works Haigh's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez is looking to slow Haigh down with leg kicks.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Haigh counters with a one-two to the body.
Haigh moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Haigh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haigh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haigh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Haigh tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Haigh avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Haigh.
Haigh throws a big counter combination but Ramirez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haigh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!
Haigh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Haigh finish him?
Haigh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Haigh's front leg.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
It looked like Haigh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
John Haigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ramirez throws a leg kick
enabling Haigh to counter with a crisp jab.
Haigh checks a leg kick.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haigh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Haigh to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haigh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Haigh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haigh swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Haigh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haigh avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Ramirez's cut even more.
Haigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haigh moves away.
Haigh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Haigh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haigh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Haigh is rocked!
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Haigh! Ramirez dives in looking to finish! Haigh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Ramirez!
A very excited looking Ricardo Ramirez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, John Haigh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.

 

Event: AD382: R.I.P. Wilt Chamberlain     
Date:   Oct 12, 2016
#R1#
Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramirez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wildstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ramirez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Ramirez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wildstein keeps working.
Ramirez in side control, throwing shots but Wildstein defends. #T1#
Wildstein is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wildstein keeps working.
Ramirez controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ramirez.
Wildstein is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Ramirez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wildstein taking a bit of punishment here - Ramirez scoring with strikes. #T2#
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wildstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez working the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wildstein dodges the ground and pound from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wildstein manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Wildstein blocks nicely.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wildstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildstein is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
Wildstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control but Wildstein is working from the bottom.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Wildstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Wildstein!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wildstein has passed into side control.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Wildstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wildstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Wildstein blocks the leg kick.
Wildstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wildstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wildstein there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Wildstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wildstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Wildstein counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramirez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wildstein rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Wildstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Wildstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Wildstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wildstein has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wildstein. #BC#
Wildstein manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
Wildstein throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Wildstein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wildstein throws a good cross that connects.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wildstein is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Wildstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wildstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Wildstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wildstein dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wildstein misses the target.
Wildstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Wildstein scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wildstein misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Wildstein saw that one coming.#TD#
Wildstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramirez to the ground. Wildstein is now in Ramirez's guard.
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!
Wildstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Wildstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez postures up.
Wildstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez throws a strike but Wildstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wildstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Wildstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Wildstein throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Wildstein is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wildstein can pounce on him.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Wildstein tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein cracks Ramirez with a big elbow.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Ramirez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying his best to control but Wildstein has mounted him.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wildstein pushes him away.
Wildstein trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wildstein is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wildstein postures up.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Wildstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein is having none of it.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Wildstein throwing strikes here but Ramirez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wildstein controlling from mount.
The referee warns Ramirez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Wildstein looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Wildstein thowing shots but they're missing.
Wildstein tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Wildstein throws some wild stikes that Ramirez manages to avoid easily.
Wildstein is stalling here but it's allowed Ramirez to get half guard.
Wildstein trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wildstein connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wildstein 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 Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!

A victorious JD Wildstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD378: VR46     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wildstein.
Wildstein loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Wildstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wildstein avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Wildstein jumps back.
Ramirez jabs Wildstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Wildstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wildstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Wildstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
Wildstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez motions for Wildstein to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Wildstein's front leg. #T1#
Wildstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wildstein. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Wildstein scores with a nice strike.
Wildstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
It looked like Wildstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez misses the jab.
A big right from Wildstein misses.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Wildstein slips the punch.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wildstein.
Wildstein looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Wildstein steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.#T2#
A good leg kick by Wildstein.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Wildstein throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Wildstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wildstein throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wildstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Wildstein with a series of wild strikes but Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wildstein's hands.
A jab from Wildstein misses.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Wildstein checks it
and Wildstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramirez walks into a left hand. #T3#
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wildstein moves away.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
enabling Wildstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Wildstein.
Wildstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Wildstein throws a big counter combo but Ramirez just gets out of the way.#TD#
Wildstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez!
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ramirez down.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ramirez taking a bit of punishment here - Wildstein scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein is putting a hurting on Ramirez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein postures up.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wildstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wildstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Wildstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wildstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wildstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wildstein misses with a combination
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wildstein.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Wildstein checks it
and Wildstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Wildstein's shoulder, as Wildstein tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wildstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wildstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Wildstein lands a jab to the head.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Wildstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.
Wildstein defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
As Ramirez backs away, Wildstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wildstein throws a body kick that misses.
Wildstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Wildstein scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wildstein is looking to slow Ramirez down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Wildstein is predictable there
and Ramirez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Wildstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Wildstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Wildstein's belly button to the back.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez 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.
A jab from Wildstein misses. #T2#
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Wildstein moved out of range.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wildstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wildstein.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wildstein misses with a kick to the body.
Wildstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wildstein looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Wildstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wildstein.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Wildstein.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wildstein manages to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wildstein moves away.
Wildstein throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wildstein, which made it look bad.
Ramirez works Wildstein's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a jab-cross combination.
That kick from Wildstein tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wildstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wildstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wildstein lands a jab to the nose.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wildstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Wildstein was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wildstein throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wildstein manages to avoid it.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wildstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Wildstein
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
Wildstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Wildstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wildstein cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wildstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Wildstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wildstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
Wildstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Wildstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wildstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Wildstein's knee but Wildstein avoids it well.
Wildstein is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Wildstein.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Wildstein checks it
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wildstein.
Wildstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wildstein avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez punishes Wildstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Wildstein misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wildstein shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wildstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Wildstein throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it. #T1#
Wildstein throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildstein.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wildstein rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy body kick from Wildstein
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wildstein counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Wildstein.
A good leg kick by Wildstein.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Wildstein does no damage. #T2#
Wildstein checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Wildstein should have avoided that one.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wildstein.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wildstein.
A big left from Wildstein misses.
Ramirez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wildstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Wildstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein is keeping busy.
Wildstein is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Wildstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez has Wildstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Wildstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramirez is pulling down on Wildstein's head to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Wildstein controlling him for the moment.
Wildstein cracks Ramirez with a solid left hand.
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wildstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Wildstein wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JD Wildstein.
Well Wildstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AD372: Blackwater     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pietrzak.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Pietrzak closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Pietrzak pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Pietrzak avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Pietrzak's head back.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Pietrzak's leg but Pietrzak calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez 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.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Pietrzak's defenses.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Pietrzak misses.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Pietrzak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Pietrzak's ribs.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Pietrzak's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pietrzak, as that shot connected. #T1#
Pietrzak lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Pietrzak slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Pietrzak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pietrzak pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Pietrzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Pietrzak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Pietrzak throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Pietrzak misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.#T2#
Ramirez slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak lands with a shot to the body.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Donk. Pietrzak catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pietrzak avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pietrzak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pietrzak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Pietrzak persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Pietrzak looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Pietrzak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Ramirez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Pietrzak's knee but Pietrzak avoids it well.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Pietrzak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pietrzak throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Pietrzak didn't expect that. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak looking to control.
Pietrzak is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez pushes down on Pietrzak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez prevents Pietrzak from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pietrzak keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pietrzak sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Pietrzak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez takes a swing at Pietrzak's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramirez moves forwards but Pietrzak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Pietrzak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but Pietrzak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pietrzak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Pietrzak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pietrzak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pietrzak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Pietrzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Pietrzak tries to avoid it.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Pietrzak is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Pietrzak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pietrzak thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.#T1#
Pietrzak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Pietrzak thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartek Pietrzak is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramirez misses.
Pietrzak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Pietrzak avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pietrzak misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Pietrzak cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg. #T2#
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!
Ramirez misses with a left hand
enabling Pietrzak to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez with a hook.
Pietrzak misses with a wild combination.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Ramirez.
Pietrzak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pietrzak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Pietrzak's knee but Pietrzak avoids it well.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pietrzak throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range. #T3#
Pietrzak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietrzak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pietrzak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Pietrzak catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Pietrzak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pietrzak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Pietrzak off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Pietrzak keeps it at a distance.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Pietrzak lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Pietrzak does no damage.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A cross from Ramirez lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietrzak - the referee stops the clock and Ramirez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietrzak. Ramirez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez scores with a jab.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Pietrzak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietrzak misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Pietrzak moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pietrzak. That did some damage!
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Pietrzak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
That's time! Pietrzak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Pietrzak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on Pietrzak's head. It's preventing any offense from Pietrzak, at least for the moment.
Pietrzak won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietrzak's guard. #REVB#
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pietrzak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ricardo Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
Pietrzak trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Pietrzak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVR#
Pietrzak trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietrzak is one step ahead there.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pietrzak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez pulls Pietrzak in close to prevent any damage.
Pietrzak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirez pulls Pietrzak in close to prevent any damage.
Pietrzak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Pietrzak is proving a slippery customer.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pietrzak won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Pietrzak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pietrzak throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pietrzak defends well.
Pietrzak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T4#
Pietrzak being controlled here momentarily.
Pietrzak trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietrzak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.
Pietrzak throws a lazy body kick
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pietrzak circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pietrzak.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartek Pietrzak.
I think Ramirez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Ricardo Ramirez gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AD366: A Golden Crown     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Suti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suti misses with a head kick.
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suti throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Suti misses.
Suti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Suti on that attempt.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Suti scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Suti misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a series of strikes. Suti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suti throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Ramirez counters by clinching up.
Suti tries for a takedown but Ramirez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perseen Suti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suti has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suti's elbow.
Suti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Suti blocks the leg kick.
Suti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Suti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suti is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Suti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suti misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Suti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Suti is trying to control but can't.
Suti has hold of Ramirez's hands but Ramirez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Suti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suti.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Suti.
Ramirez trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stays in close to Suti's body and controls the position.
Ramirez works over Suti with some ground and pound from guard.
Suti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Suti has wrist control.#T3#
Suti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ramirez pulls Suti in close to his closed guard and prevents Suti from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Suti tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Suti chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez has his hands on Suti's head, controlling the position.
Suti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez pulls Suti in close to his closed guard and prevents Suti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ramirez.
Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Suti is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Suti's temple.
Suti manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Suti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Suti wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Suti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands strikes from half guard.
Suti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suti.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez distracts Suti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramirez is working Suti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez works over Suti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez is working Suti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Suti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Suti!#REVR#
Suti is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Suti slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez pulls Suti in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Suti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramirez lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Suti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramirez works over Suti with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Suti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Suti is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Suti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suti throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suti misses with a straight left.
Suti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suti misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suti's guard.#SUB#
Suti working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Suti keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Suti blocks nicely.
Ramirez stands up over Suti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez. #SUB#
Suti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Suti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Suti!#REVR##T2#
Ramirez pulls Suti in close to his closed guard and prevents Suti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suti preventing the sweep.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Suti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ramirez works over Suti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Suti is rocked!
Suti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oh Suti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suti seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramirez 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.
Suti looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suti's guard. #REVB##T4#
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Suti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Suti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Suti looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perseen Suti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suti keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ricardo Ramirez thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: AD359:155lb Tournament R2     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Idea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Idea misses its intended target. #CL2#
Ramirez pushes Idea up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramirez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Idea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Idea misses with a body shot
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and Idea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ramirez coming out on top.#T1#
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idea.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
It looked like Idea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Ramirez catches Idea right on the button with a cross.
Idea throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea lands with a cross. #TD#
Idea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramirez to the ground. Idea is now in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Idea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idea has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramirez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Idea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ramirez.
Ramirez unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea gets back to half guard.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez drops an elbow to the side of Idea's head.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Idea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez working over Idea with some ground and pound. Idea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Idea is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramirez scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Idea down. #ROC2#
Idea is rocked!
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Idea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back!
Idea keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free. #T4#
Idea looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Idea throws a series of strikes and Ramirez wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Idea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramirez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Idea throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Idea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Idea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
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 Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Idea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Idea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez punishes Idea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Idea misses with a looping left.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Idea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Idea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Idea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Idea misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idea with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez jabs Idea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Idea. #T1#
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idea checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idea throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Idea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Idea has control of the leg.
Idea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Idea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Idea is proving a slippery customer.
Idea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Idea scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idea postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez controlling Idea's posture.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Idea is working Ramirez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez is trying to keep Idea in close.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T4#
Ramirez pulls Idea in close to his closed guard and prevents Idea from doing any damage or advancing position.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Idea trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Idea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez pulls Idea in close to prevent any damage.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Idea swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Idea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Idea sets himself, and Ramirez steps forward looking for the clinch! Idea avoids it this time.
Idea is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Idea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Idea as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Idea doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Idea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez works over Idea's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Idea walks into a left hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Idea lands an overhand right.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Idea. #ES2#
Ramirez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Idea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Idea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Idea is having none of it.
Idea throws a big elbow that misses.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idea looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ramirez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Idea has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ramirez manages to get his head free but now Idea has transitioned to an armbar! Ramirez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Idea! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bad Idea!
Bad Idea was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AD355:Lindgren Vs Bailey Sr.     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotto Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sotto Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Sotto Jr moves away
and Sotto Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sotto Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Sotto Jr's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sotto Jr misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Sotto Jr 's knee.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sotto Jr.#T1#
Sotto Jr misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sotto Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sotto Jr in his tracks. #CL2#
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sotto Jr up against the cage.
Come on Sotto Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sotto Jr's elbow.
Ramirez has Sotto Jr pressed against the cage.
Sotto Jr working aggressively here.
Sotto Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sotto Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotto Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sotto Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramirez.
Stalling in the clinch from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramirez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sotto Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Sotto Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Sotto Jr avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Sotto Jr's body. Sotto Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sotto Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Sotto Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Sotto Jr's leg. Sotto Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sotto Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Sotto Jr.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Sotto Jr jumps back.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Sotto Jr's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Sotto Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Sotto Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sotto Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Sotto Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotto Jr moves away.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Sotto Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sotto Jr defends it well.
Nice body punch from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sotto Jr moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sotto Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez. Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Sotto Jr's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sotto Jr 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.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Sotto Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Sotto Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sotto Jr at a distance.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Sotto Jr lands but Ramirez takes it in his stride.
Ramirez jabs at Sotto Jr's body.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
letting Sotto Jr counter with a right hand.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Ramirez's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotto Jr finish him?
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Sotto Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sotto Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sotto Jr backs up against the cage.
Sotto Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A little feinted left hand from Sotto Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sotto Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Sotto Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Sotto Jr slips the punch.
Ramirez takes a swing at Sotto Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sotto Jr misses the body punch
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Sotto Jr misses with a leg kick.
Sotto Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Sotto Jr's knee but Sotto Jr avoids it well. #T3#
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotto Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sotto Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sotto Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Sotto Jr jumps back.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Sotto Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Sotto Jr throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sotto Jr.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Sotto Jr's front leg. #T4#
Sotto Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Sotto Jr's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotto Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sotto Jr throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Sotto Jr shakes it off.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sotto Jr defends it nicely.
Sotto Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ramirez tries to work over Sotto Jr's front leg with a kick but Sotto Jr checks it.
Sotto Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sotto Jr's calf.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sotto Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sotto Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Sotto Jr checks the leg kick.
Sotto Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sotto Jr in his tracks.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Sotto Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotto Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Ramirez. #T1#
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Sotto Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sotto Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez takes a swing at Sotto Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Sotto Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
Sotto Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Sotto Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ramirez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sotto Jr to the mat. Sotto Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sotto Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez. #T2#
Ramirez won't allow Sotto Jr to sweep him here.
Sotto Jr trying to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sotto Jr is keeping the position.
Sotto Jr working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sotto Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sotto Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sotto Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umberto Sotto Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sotto Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotto Jr avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Sotto Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Sotto Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Sotto Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sotto Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sotto Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sotto Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
A big right from Sotto Jr misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat. #T4#
Sotto Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sotto Jr misses with a straight left.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into Sotto Jr's body.
Sotto Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Sotto Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
A shot to the body from Sotto Jr misses
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sotto Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sotto Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sotto Jr takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Ricardo Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: AD352: Doolittle Vs Long     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
McKay misses with a hook.
Ramirez tries a quick counter leg kick but McKay is wise to it.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but McKay is out of range.
Ramirez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKay lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
McKay misses with a looping left.
McKay misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
McKay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKay connects with the punch.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKay manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but McKay saw it coming and moves away.
McKay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ramirez lands the left hand.
McKay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and McKay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKay.
McKay throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKay thinking.
McKay avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
McKay with a jab.
Ramirez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez slips a jab from McKay.
McKay throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
McKay moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez wants to stall.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKay tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing McKay back against the cage.
Ramirez is stalling here.
Ramirez tries a body shot but McKay blocks it.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKay misses with some punches.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
McKay scores with a hook to the body.
McKay working aggressively here.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
McKay misses with some punches.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands. #T3#
McKay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKay lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from McKay.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKay has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
McKay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKay misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKay just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKay after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Ramirez tries to work over McKay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKay misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McKay.
McKay is stalling here.
McKay doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for McKay.
Ramirez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as McKay controls his hands.
McKay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
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!
McKay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McKay fails to land. #BC#
McKay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKay is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan McKay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
McKay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
McKay ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKay throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
McKay looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
McKay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like McKay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKay takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but McKay ducks down to avoid it.
McKay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McKay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez with a jab.#CL#
McKay instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McKay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and McKay counters with a solid body kick.
McKay scores with a nice body kick.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but McKay is out of range.
McKay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKay. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKay swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
Nice uppercut there from McKay.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez misses with a right hand
and McKay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
A slow jab from McKay misses its intended target.
McKay slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but McKay checks it.
As Ramirez backs away, McKay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from McKay misses the target.
McKay throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
McKay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Ramirez throws a combination. McKay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramirez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKay counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
McKay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKay scores with a body shot.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKay.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez moves out of range as McKay strikes.
Despite the aggression on Ramirez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McKay throws a leg kick that misses.
McKay throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKay.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McKay.#T4#
McKay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Ramirez's cut even more.
McKay swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramirez misses.
McKay checks a low kick from Ramirez.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKay. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but McKay sprawls well.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
McKay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him. #CL#
McKay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.
McKay lands with a short shot to the head.
McKay throws a head punch that misses.
McKay effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan McKay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKay just misses with a punch to the body.
McKay avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez thuds a left hand into McKay's body.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
McKay throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
McKay misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
McKay throws a big counter combination but Ramirez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez throws a low kick but McKay avoids it.
McKay stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and McKay counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Nice shot lands for McKay.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
McKay misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind McKay 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by McKay as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez jabs at McKay's body.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
McKay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
McKay scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but McKay uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like McKay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKay's waist but McKay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
McKay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by McKay.
McKay misses with a straight right.
McKay misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from McKay is predictable there
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands with a shot to the body.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as McKay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 McKay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
McKay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
McKay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
McKay lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Ramirez throws the left hand but McKay avoids the punch easily.
McKay misses with a low kick.
McKay misses with a wild body shot.
McKay cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by McKay. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to slow McKay down with leg kicks.
McKay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKay throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
McKay throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McKay lands a body shot.
Ramirez lands with a straight right. McKay didn't see that one coming.
Ramirez misses the body punch
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks McKay off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKay.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Ramirez.
Well McKay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan McKay!

Dylan McKay managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD348: Birdo     
Date:   Apr 27, 2016
#R1##TD#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez cracks Santiago with a solid left hand.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.#SUB2#
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santiago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Santiago is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santiago avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez is pushing down on Santiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santiago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santiago defending well though.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago gets full guard.
Santiago trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ramirez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Santiago trying to control but Ramirez postures up. #SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB2#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Santiago sneaks back into half guard.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Santiago is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Ramirez stands up over Santiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Ramirez trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez cracks Santiago with a solid left hand.
Ramirez connects with a couple of short punches.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Santiago is rocked!#T1#
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Ramirez finish him?
Santiago 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.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricardo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Ramirez works over Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramirez cracks Santiago with a solid left hand.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Ramirez postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez is in close to Santiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago trying to control the position. #T3#
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Santiago striking off his back but it's not causing Ramirez any problems.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is working Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santiago trying to strike off his back.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Santiago's brow.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Santiago misses.
Santiago jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santiago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Jose Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez moves out of range as Santiago throws a body kick.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez blocks the body kick. #T1#
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Santiago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santiago is out of range.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santiago swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. #T2#
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricardo Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Santiago connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
A head kick by Santiago misses #CL#
and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramirez presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramirez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santiago up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramirez smiles and moves away.
Ricardo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Santiago.#TD#
Ramirez feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santiago sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy. #T4#
Santiago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jose Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Ramirez!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricardo Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD342: Super Mario     
Date:   Apr 03, 2016
#R1#
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Senko lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Senko slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to land a combination. Senko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramirez swings for the body but Senko moves out of range.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Senko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Senko.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Senko manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Senko wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Senko wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Senko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Senko is working from the bottom.
Ramirez slips a nice elbow through Senko's hands, connecting with Senko's forehead.#ROC2#
Senko is rocked!
Ramirez is stalling here. Senko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Senko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Senko cracks Ramirez with a big right hand but Ramirez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Senko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to buck Senko off but Senko is having none of it.
Senko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
The ground and pound from Senko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez tries to buck Senko off but Senko is having none of it.
Senko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Senko moves into full mount!
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Senko maintains control.#SUB#
Senko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ramirez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ramirez shrugs it off.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Senko throwing strikes here but Ramirez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ramirez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Senko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Senko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramirez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ramirez wants to control but Senko is keeping busy.
Ramirez is pressing down on Senko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Senko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Senko is standing up over Ramirez. Ramirez looks to escape but Senko dives into side control.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Senko's head to control him but Senko postures up.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Senko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Senko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aigars Senko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Senko is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Senko avoids it.
Senko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Senko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Senko works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Senko's head coaches at UHK, Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Senko checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Senko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Senko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Senko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Senko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Senko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Senko loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.#CL#
Senko gets a clinch.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Senko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Senko prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez has Senko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Senko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aigars Senko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Senko tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
Senko is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Senko throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Senko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez wants to take the fight to the mat but Senko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Senko lands a knee to the body.
Senko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.
A short left from Senko.
Senko blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Senko's elbow. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Senko counters with a head kick.
Senko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Senko lands with a right hand.
Ramirez lands with a cross. #T3##CL#
Senko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramirez lands a left hand.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Senko controls his hands.
Ramirez tries to score a body lock takedown but Senko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Senko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Senko controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirez.
Senko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Senko prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramirez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Senko lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Senko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aigars Senko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Senko blocks it.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Senko controls the action.
Senko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Senko tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Senko avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Senko misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Senko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aigars Senko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senko misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez takes a swing at Senko's ribcage but misses.
Senko tries to counter by clinching up but Ramirez breaks away and moves out of range.
Senko moves out of range of the strikes.
Senko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Senko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Senko misses with the combination.
Jab by Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Senko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Senko.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Senko takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Senko.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Senko avoids it with no problem.
Senko misses with a low kick.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Senko counters with a one-two to the body.
Senko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Senko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Senko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Senko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Senko moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Senko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Senko's corner calls for a 1-2. Senko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Senko throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Senko to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Senko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Senko connects with a looping right hand.
Senko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Senko 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 Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Senko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Senko connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez moves out of range as Senko strikes.
Senko scores with a three punch combo!
Senko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aigars Senko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Senko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Senko throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senko throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Senko.
Senko is looking for a counter combo.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Senko.
Senko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Senko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Senko throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and Senko only half commits.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Ramirez.#T4#
Senko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Senko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aigars Senko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Senko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Senko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Senko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Senko tries to clinch up.
Senko throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Senko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Senko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aigars Senko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Senko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aigars Senko!

Aigars Senko gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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