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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramirez (ranked 2898 p4p, 3205 weight class) and Jason Stillwell (ranked 359 p4p, 392 weight class). Stillwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Burning Heart. Jason Stillwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Stillwell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stillwell fails with the takedown.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Ramirez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stillwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Stillwell ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stillwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Stillwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Stillwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stillwell somewhat.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Stillwell avoids it well and moves away.
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Stillwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stillwell being controlled here momentarily.
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Stillwell postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez controls Stillwell momentarily but Stillwell frees himself.
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Stillwell controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stillwell's guard.
Stillwell working a defensive guard here.
Stillwell striking off his back but it's not causing Ramirez any problems.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Stillwell keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Stillwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Stillwell is working from the bottom.
Stillwell controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Stillwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stillwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stillwell.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Stillwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Stillwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stillwell trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stillwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez has his foot on Stillwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stillwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Stillwell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stillwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Stillwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Stillwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Stillwell avoids it well and moves away.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stillwell.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jason Stillwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Stillwell's head and hops out.
Stillwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Stillwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Stillwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stillwell shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stillwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Stillwell ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stillwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stillwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stillwell.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillwell is defended easily by Ramirez.
Stillwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Stillwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillwell is defended easily by Ramirez.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.
Stillwell darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Stillwell into the cage.
Stillwell looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Stillwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stillwell can do to turn this around?
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Stillwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Stillwell has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stillwell lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillwell with shots to the head and body - Ramirez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramirez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramirez leaves Stillwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stillwell dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Stillwell's head and hops out.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Stillwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stillwell.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Stillwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
Stillwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Stillwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stillwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stillwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown. Stillwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stillwell keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez 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.
Stillwell manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Stillwell is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stillwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez is stalling here. Stillwell 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 Stillwell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stillwell taking a break here but Ramirez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Stillwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jason Stillwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell is in close to Ramirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stillwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.
Stillwell landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Ramirez!
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energy
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