B.U.F.F. 1- In The Begining PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Ryan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ryan
vs
Silva

186 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

The Next Level Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva blocks a jab.

Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva is looking to clinch.

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Silva looks gassed!
Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva decides to stand up.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Silva! He's out on his feet! Ryan rushes in and drops Silva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Ryan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Northrup
vs
Rand

183 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Rand!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt

and Rand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Northrup has his foot on Rand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rand works his way back into a safe position though.

Northrup working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rand 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.
Northrup working a defensive guard here.

Northrup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northrup has his hands on Rand's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand trying to control but Northrup is working from the bottom.
Rand won't allow Northrup to sweep him here.

Northrup is looking for a triangle but Rand pushes his legs off easily.

Northrup working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rand throwing strikes but missing.
Northrup is trying to keep Rand in close.

Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northrup looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northrup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northrup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand looking to pass the guard.

Rand has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Northrup to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rand is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Northrup pulls down on the head and he's put Rand to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barney Northrup!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorilla Hensley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by Bosnian Lily. Gorilla Hensley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kahric
vs
Hensley

188 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gorilla Hensley!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric shoots in for a takedown but Hensley shows good takedown defense.

Hensley moves into the clinch successfully.

Hensley breaks the clinch.
Hensley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahric counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hensley misses with a straight right.

Kahric drives through and clinches with Hensley against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hensley.
Hensley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kahric jumps guard but Hensley stands there with Kahric around his waist. Kahric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hensley has had enough of the clinch but Kahric keeps him there for the moment.
Hensley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Kahric works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hensley keeping full guard, as Kahric tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hensley looks gassed!
Hensley keeping moving, preventing Kahric from controlling successfully.
Kahric postures up.
Kahric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hensley is keeping the position for now.
Hensley is pulling down on Kahric's head to control his posture.
Kahric passes Hensley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kahric is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hensley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahric.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hensley trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahric wants to take a breather but Hensley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hensley defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensley wants to improve his position but Kahric is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hensley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahric.

Kahric is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hensley has managed to free his arm - good work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahric fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hensley gets caught flat footed, as Kahric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hensley throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hensley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahric!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensley looking to control but Kahric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hensley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hensley tries to control but Kahric wriggling away.

Hensley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kahric turns into him and now he's in Hensley's guard.
Hensley is striking off his back. Kahric thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samir Kahric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck for Hensley with that takedown attempt.
Hensley has a takedown stuffed.
Kahric throws a front kick aimed at Hensley's knee but Hensley avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kahric jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensley is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahric is retaining full guard.

Kahric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hensley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hensley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hensley wants to stand and escape but instead Kahric has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kahric wants to get up but he can't break Hensley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hensley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hensley, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hensley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hensley working a defensive guard but Kahric manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hensley is looking to regain half guard here but Kahric keeps moving and retains side control.

Kahric tries for a kimura but Hensley is defending well.

Kahric decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed

and Hensley counters by clinching up.
Hensley keeps control of Kahric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hensley has Kahric pressed against the cage.

Kahric manages to break the clinch.
Kahric keeps Hensley at a distance using the push kick.

Kahric closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hensley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kahric is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hensley reaches up to try and control the position but Kahric seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hensley rolls and tries to escape and now Kahric has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric gets his hands free as Hensley looks to control.
Hensley is trying to break free.
Hensley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hensley trying to control the action but Kahric just sinks the hooks in.

Hensley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kahric's arms.
Hensley wants to control his opponent's hands but Kahric gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samir Kahric dominated that second round.
That's time! Kahric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hensley throws a front kick aimed at Kahric's knee but Kahric avoids it well.

Kahric takes the fight into the clinch.
Hensley leaning against his opponent.

Kahric pulls guard successfully.
Kahric has a closed guard, preventing Hensley from standing up.
Hensley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahric is keeping the position for now.
Hensley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hensley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hensley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hensley looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hensley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahric moves in looking to clinch but Hensley pushes him off.
Hensley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahric tries to avoid it but Hensley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahric to the ground. Kahric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kahric gets caught flat footed, as Hensley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hensley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hensley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully.

Hensley lying in Kahric's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kahric decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hensley taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samir Kahric!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Goldstein had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Joe Fine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Goldstein
vs
Fine

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Fine !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.

Goldstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldstein lands in his opponent's guard.

Goldstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fine !
Goldstein 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.

Fine decides to stand back up.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Fine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fine throws a one two combo.
Joe Fine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Fine has Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.

Fine breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fine moves into the clinch.
A short left from Fine .

Fine breaks from the clinch.
Fine shoots in for a double leg but Goldstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Fine circles away easily

and Fine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fine counters with a big head kick but Goldstein shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fine is looking to clinch.
Fine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldstein will feel that in the morning.
Fine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Fine circles away easily
and Fine counters with a flying knee that drops Goldstein! Fine dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Fine !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Freddy Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Ramirez

195 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Silva tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a combination

and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.

Silva pushes Ramirez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freddy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ramirez.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Freddy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hector Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Ramirez tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Silva tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 clinch
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramirez slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Freddy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramirez.
Ramirez stalling against the cage.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez lands a nice elbow.
Ramirez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramirez scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Silva.

Ramirez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramirez manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Ramirez controls the position.

Ramirez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Silva does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Freddy Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramirez clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva misses with a combination
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Silva is rocked!
Freddy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Freddy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Ramirez.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

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