PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 843 p4p, 2086 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 53 p4p, 123 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramazanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. Artem Ramazanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ramazanov
vs
Glover

208 cm
23
300
10 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
351
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover moves away from the strike by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands a nice hook to Glover's body. Glover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramazanov did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Ramazanov trying to hold on to Glover's head to control him but Glover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover passes to full mount!
Ramazanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov is working hard here to advance position.
Glover with shots to the head and body - Ramazanov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov working to try and regain half guard.
Glover lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramazanov hang on?
Glover landing shots from mount.
Glover controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover cracks Ramazanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Glover is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramazanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramazanov wants to control but Glover is having none of it.
Glover working the ground and pound effectively.
Ramazanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramazanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is keen to just control but Ramazanov is a slippery customer.
Ramazanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramazanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back!
Glover rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ramazanov controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramazanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramazanov's back!
Glover is riding his opponent, not letting Ramazanov buck him off.
Ramazanov trying to control the hands but Glover breaks the grip.
Glover tries to keep control of the position but Ramazanov is staying busy.
Ramazanov trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramazanov doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Glover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ramazanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Ramazanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
And Glover tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramazanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramazanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramazanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramazanov gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ramazanov wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Ramazanov sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
Glover is positioning himself well to prevent Ramazanov advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramazanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Glover taking some punishment here, with Ramazanov in his half guard.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Ramazanov sits in half guard.
Glover trying to control here.
Glover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramazanov's guard.

Ramazanov looking to control.
Ramazanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Ramazanov working a defensive guard here.
Ramazanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glover.
Ramazanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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.
Ramazanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glover is one step ahead there.
Ramazanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramazanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glover on the side of the head.
Ramazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramazanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, jab by Ramazanov - just one landing.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Glover with the counter takedown but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Ramazanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
That's time! Ramazanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ramazanov misses with a body shot.
Glover with the counter takedown but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ramazanov misses the body punch

and Glover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramazanov is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover is looking to take a break and control but Ramazanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov wants to control but Glover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is nestled in close to Ramazanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramazanov tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glover is thwarting Ramazanov's attempts to control the position.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramazanov defending well though.

Ramazanov with the active half guard here but Glover passes nicely into side control.
Ramazanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov is looking to reverse the position.
Ramazanov manages to get back to half guard.
Ramazanov is looking to control Glover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramazanov avoid being mounted?
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glover tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramazanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramazanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ramazanov throws a left and a right that both miss

so Glover counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ramazanov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Glover has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Glover tries for a takedown but Ramazanov manages to get underhooks.
Glover misses with the head strike.

Ramazanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramazanov throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Glover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramazanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Ramazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Ramazanov.
Glover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramazanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramazanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramazanov loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramazanov defends it well.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artem Ramazanov.
I think Ramazanov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Ramazanov!
Our winner, Artem Ramazanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.