WCA 1 Ramirez Vs Benoit PBP Commentary

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Benoit
vs
Ramirez

183 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
244 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benoit to the ground. Benoit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benoit.
Benoit leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ramirez counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benoit wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez stalling in the clinch.
Ramirez prevents the takedown attempt.

Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Ramirez.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benoit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Ramirez.
Danga de danga de dang - Benoit scores with a four punch combination!
Ramirez looks gassed!
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Benoit.
Benoit really is a fat lump.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benoit.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benoit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benoit off to one side.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses

and Ramirez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benoit tries to break free but Ramirez pushes him back against the cage.
Benoit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ramirez pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramirez pulls Benoit in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.

Benoit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benoit defends it nicely.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to clinch up

and Benoit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.

Benoit manages to break the clinch.

Ramirez rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benoit avoids it.

Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Benoit sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Benoit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Benoit leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit which made him look bad.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Benoit sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off.
Benoit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benoit fails with the takedown.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Benoit darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Benoit has him pressed against the cage.
Benoit wants a takedown.
Benoit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramirez's efforts to push away.
Ramirez looking for a takedown.
Benoit tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
Benoit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.

Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benoit somewhat.
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benoit avoids it really well and circles away.

Benoit gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benoit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.

Benoit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benoit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benoit wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Benoit is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ramirez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Benoit has recovered full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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 thows a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramirez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benoit as he avoids it easily.
Chris Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Ramirez.
Ramirez with a poor takedown

and Benoit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benoit.

Benoit pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez thows a big elbow that misses.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
Benoit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Benoit has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Benoit is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benoit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control!
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Benoit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez working the head and body with strikes.
Ramirez throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
Ramirez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Benoit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chris Benoit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Benoit as Ramirez shoots in.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Chris Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Ramirez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Nice sprawl there from Benoit as Ramirez shoots in.
Benoit throws a combination that misses

and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramirez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benoit is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benoit trying to control but Ramirez postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working.

Ramirez decides to return to a standing position.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Benoit has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.
Chris Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benoit tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Benoit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez digs a right hand underneath Benoit's ribcage. Benoit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benoit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benoit.
Benoit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramirez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benoit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramirez just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Ramirez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Benoit. Benoit maintains the clinch.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Benoit slows down the pace here.
Benoit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez has Benoit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benoit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramirez prevents it.

Benoit breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch.

Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benoit uses from the top position.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit won't allow Ramirez to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Benoit has passed into half guard.

Benoit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Benoit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Benoit manages to move to mount!
Benoit looking to ground and pound but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benoit controlling his opponent.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Benoit is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benoit 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Benoit!
Chris Benoit is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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