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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ramos (ranked 3600 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Kody Larson (ranked 422 p4p, 474 weight class). Kody Larson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Larson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Larson.
The referee calls for Ramos to work.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Larson won't allow it.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larson jumps guard and drags Ramos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramos trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larson is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larson in particular looking to stall.
Larson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
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.
Ramos keeping control of the position.
Larson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Ramos won't allow Larson to pass to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson is stalling here. Ramos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Larson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos is staying tight to Larson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Larson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramos.
Larson is trying to escape the position but Ramos is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos has control of an arm but Larson manages to advance to Ramos's back!
Larson is looking for the choke from the back position but Ramos is controlling his hands well.
Larson controlling well, preventing Ramos from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Larson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Ramos's head coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
Larson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson jumps guard but Ramos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action.
Larson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramos up against the cage.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Larson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larson is looking for the big counter here.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Ramos with that takedown attempt.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
Larson jumps guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Larson wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos pulls Larson in close to prevent any damage.
Larson is looking to advance position but Ramos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Ramos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Larson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramos misses its target.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
Larson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pablo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.
Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
Larson wants a takedown.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos darts in looking for a takedown but Larson gets double underhooks and turns Ramos into the cage.
Larson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larson blocks a body shot from Ramos.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Ramos tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way.
Larson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Larson sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larson.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch.
Larson keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Larson can't get the takedown.
Larson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Larson is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ramos!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Ramos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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