PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramirez (ranked 1502 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Miles O Brien (ranked 201 p4p, 195 weight class). Miles O Brien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramirez
vs
O Brien

169 cm
22
155
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
160
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Brien.
O Brien misses the jab.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Brien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez is keen to just control but O Brien is a slippery customer.

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 is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.

Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ramirez is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Brien sees it coming and defends easily.
O Brien told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Ramirez is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position.

Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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 is stalling here. O Brien 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 O Brien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
O Brien leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Brien napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brien can't do much from the bottom here.

Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position.

Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there.

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 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!
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position.

Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Ramirez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.

The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez tries for a takedown but O Brien circles away easily
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Brien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Brien, who protects the arm well.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.

Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on O Brien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Brien 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.

Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I wouldn't like to be where O Brien is right now.
Ramirez advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.

Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Brien has worked his arm free - good work by O Brien!
Ramirez wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

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