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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boby Ramrod (ranked 4827 p4p, 6753 weight class) and Sophie Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramrod comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Sabbath. Boby Ramrod is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Ramrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramrod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramrod showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramrod wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is defending well.
Ramrod 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.
Ramrod tries to pass to full mount but Salvacion defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramrod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramrod is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramrod wants to stand up but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Ramrod trying to pass the guard but Salvacion defending well.
Ramrod wants to advance to full mount but Salvacion doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ramrod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramrod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvacion!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramrod moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Salvacion has worked his arm free - good work by Salvacion!
Salvacion prevents Ramrod from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramrod wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling his arm.
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.
Ramrod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramrod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramrod advances nicely into full mount.
Salvacion is trying to escape the mount but Ramrod keeps good control and instead manages to take Salvacion's back.
Ramrod looking for the choke but no joy.
Salvacion fending off the submission attempt from Ramrod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Ramrod dominated that round.
That's time! Ramrod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramrod swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvacion.
Ramrod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Ramrod persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Salvacion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
Ramrod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramrod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Ramrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramrod shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Ramrod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramrod.
Ramrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramrod dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramrod closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Ramrod pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Salvacion misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramrod shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salvacion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramrod has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Salvacion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramrod.
Salvacion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Ramrod is having none of it.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvacion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramrod's waist but Ramrod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Boby Ramrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvacion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Ramrod moves out of range.
Ramrod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramrod dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Ramrod misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvacion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramrod.
Salvacion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramrod. Ramrod gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramrod misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salvacion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramrod goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salvacion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramrod scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvacion tries to throw a body punch but Ramrod avoids it by throwing Salvacion back against the cage.
Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramrod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salvacion is pressed up against the cage. Ramrod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salvacion down to the mat. Salvacion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sophie Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boby Ramrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramrod fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a right hand to the body.
Salvacion tries to clinch up but Ramrod circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramrod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Ramrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvacion throws a shot to the body.
Salvacion tries to clinch up but Ramrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramrod misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
Sophie Salvacion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvacion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramrod fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvacion has managed to clinch.
Ramrod prevents a body shot from Salvacion.
Ramrod prevents a body shot from Salvacion.
Ramrod tries to break free but Salvacion pushes him back against the cage.
Salvacion missing with knees to the body.
Salvacion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramrod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salvacion can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salvacion walks away with a smile on his face. Ramrod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Ramrod moves out of range.
Ramrod shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Ramrod is having none of it.
Ramrod fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramrod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a two punch combo.
Salvacion tries to clinch up.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Ramrod is having none of it.
Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramrod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramrod swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvacion.
Ramrod attempts a counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it well and moves away.
Ramrod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvacion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salvacion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramrod turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ramrod is controlling him well.
Ramrod working away.
Ramrod tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet here but Ramrod is keeping cool and he's managed to take Salvacion's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvacion trying to control the position but Ramrod manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sophie Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvacion 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sophie Salvacion!
In defeat, Boby Ramrod stepped up to the mic, saying 'he cheated'.
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