PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ramon
vs
Raider

182 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
[MMABR] PhoQus Sports Enhancement

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Ramon.

It looks like Ricky Raider has been cut.
Ramon looks to land a right hand but Raider moved out of range.
Raider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raider slips under a jab.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Raider which made him look bad.
Ramon misses with a hook. Raider ducked under it nicely.
Ramon looks to land a right hand but Raider moved out of range.
A jab from Ramon misses.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Ramon shoots in but Raider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramon missing with a left hand there. Raider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Raider. No joy for Ramon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider lands with a kick to the temple. Ramon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramon misses with a looping left.
Ramon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramon.
Victor Ramon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raider sprawls well. Raider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramon gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Ramon misses.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Raider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramon.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramon misses with a looping right.
Raider defending well as Ramon loads up on a big left hand.
Ramon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raider.
Raider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramon misses with a double jab
and Raider counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ramon.
Ramon misses with a body punch

and Raider counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider prevents the takedown attempt.

Raider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Raider both land. Nice combination.
Raider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raider lands with a kick to the temple. Ramon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramon misses with a body punch
and Raider counters with a three punch combo that has Ramon backing up. Ramon nods at Raider to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramon throws a hook to the side of Raider's head but Raider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon throws a combination that misses
and Raider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramon misses with a takedown
and Raider counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramon is breathing heavily.

Raider clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.

Raider breaks from the clinch.
Raider blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon has his takedown stuffed
and Raider counters with a big head kick but Ramon shrugs it off.
Raider throws a one two combo.
Ramon misses with a hook to the body
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raider moves out of range as Ramon strikes.

Ramon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raider's half guard.

Raider actively working from the bottom here.

Raider pushes Ramon off and gets back to his feet.
Ramon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raider lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramon shoots for a double leg takedown but Raider sprawls well. He's pushed Ramon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramon misses the jab.
Raider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramon misses with a looping left.
Raider is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throws a jab but it's blocked by Raider.
A swing and a miss from Ramon.
Raider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramon.
Raider works over Ramon's head and body with a nice combination.
Raider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raider in his tracks.
Ramon shoots and misses
and Raider counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raider blocks a jab.
Ramon misses the jab.
Ramon loads up on a big right hand but Raider slips the punch.

Raider gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramon has a couple of punches blocked by Raider.
Raider can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raider.

Raider breaks the clinch.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramon looks to throw the jab but Raider is out of range.
No luck for Ramon with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Raider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Raider saw that one coming.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Raider saw that one coming.
Ramon misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ramon.
Ramon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Raider moves into the clinch.

Raider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raider.
Ricky Raider seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Raider shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramon is trying to defend but Raider finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ramon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramon defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramon defending well though.
Ramon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ramon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ramon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ramon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Raider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raider has managed to get both his arms back between Ramon's legs - danger averted.
Raider wants to stand but Ramon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ramon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raider defends well.

Ramon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raider postures up and lands a big shot to Ramon's brow.

Ramon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramon, not yet.
Raider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramon wants to improve his position but instead Raider has moved into half guard.
Raider wants to stand but Ramon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raider scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Raider stands up and beckons Ramon to join him on the feet.
Ramon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raider on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon misses with an uppercut.
Raider staying out of range there.
Raider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Raider which made him look bad.
Raider slips under a jab from Ramon.
Raider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon misses with a body shot
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramon misses with a hook. Raider ducked under it nicely.
Ramon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raider staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raider instigates a clinch.
Ramon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raider prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Raider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raider slips a straight right by Ramon.
Ramon misses with a straight left.
Ramon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramon misses with a jab to the body
and Raider counters with a body kick.
Ramon throws the left hand but Raider avoids the punch easily.
Raider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raider misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raider.
Ramon misses with a hook.
Ramon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Raider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Raider's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Raider throws a nice head kick!
Ramon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raider counters with a head kick.
Ramon looks for a takedown but Raider sprawls well.
Ramon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Ramon misses.
Ramon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramon.
Raider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raider counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ramon misses.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ramon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Raider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramon misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Ramon misses its intended target.
Ramon misses with a takedown attempt
and Raider counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Raider tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raider's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Raider duly obliges.
Raider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramon circles away quickly and effectively.
Raider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramon.
Raider throws a series of strikes that have Ramon backpedaling.
Victor Ramon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramon misses the target.
Ramon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Raider counters with a shoot takedown. Ramon fights it but they end up in guard.
Raider sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramon's guard.
Raider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramon keeps working.
Raider blocks the strikes from Ramon.

Ramon looking for submissions off his back.
Raider landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Raider is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raider decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Raider scores with a three punch combo!
Raider throws a right hand that Ramon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramon also avoids with ease.
Raider ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Ramon has his takedown stuffed
and Raider counters with a series of strikes. Ramon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramon misses the jab.
Raider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramon.
Ramon misses the jab.
Ramon looks for a takedown but Raider sprawls well.
Ramon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raider moves out of range as Ramon strikes.
Raider staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Raider scores with a four punch combination!
Raider ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Raider defending well as Ramon loads up on a big left hand.
Raider slips a straight right by Ramon.
Ramon shoots for a takedown but Raider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramon throws an overhand right that lands on Raider's shoulder, as Raider tries to avoid the shot.
Raider throws a series of punches but Ramon moves out of range.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.

Raider clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.
Raider prevents a takedown attempt there.

Raider manages to break the clinch.
Raider throws a right hand that Ramon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramon also avoids with ease.
Raider throws a combination. Ramon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramon throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Raider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Raider!