PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rameiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Flegenheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rameiro comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Ring. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flegenheimer's choice of entrance music: Notorious B.I.G - Dead Wrong (feat. Eminem). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rameiro
vs
Flegenheimer

210 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Rameiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Flegenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rameiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flegenheimer sprawls well. Flegenheimer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rameiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Flegenheimer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Rameiro clinches with his opponent.

Rameiro decides to pull guard.
Flegenheimer throws a big right hand that misses.
Flegenheimer postures up.
Flegenheimer being controlled here momentarily.

Rameiro pushes Flegenheimer off and gets back to his feet.
Rameiro fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flegenheimer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rameiro.
Flegenheimer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rameiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flegenheimer's guard now.
Flegenheimer has a closed guard, preventing Rameiro from standing up.
Rameiro postures up in Flegenheimer's guard and throws a big left but Flegenheimer blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rameiro gets to his feet. Flegenheimer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rameiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flegenheimer defends it nicely.
Flegenheimer misses with a takedown

and Rameiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rameiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flegenheimer's head.

Flegenheimer is working an open guard so Rameiro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rameiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flegenheimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rameiro wants to clinch up but Flegenheimer keeps it at a distance.

Rameiro pushes Flegenheimer up against the cage in a clinch.

Rameiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rameiro wants to clinch up but Flegenheimer keeps it at a distance.
Flegenheimer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rameiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rameiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rameiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Flegenheimer circles away.
Flegenheimer has his takedown stuffed
and Rameiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rameiro tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rameiro darts in and clinches Flegenheimer up against the cage.

Rameiro pulls guard successfully.
Rameiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rameiro wants to stand up but Flegenheimer is controlling him.
Flegenheimer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rameiro keeping moving, preventing Flegenheimer from controlling successfully.
Rameiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rameiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rameiro looking to finish with strikes here!
Flegenheimer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flegenheimer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rameiro looking to finish Flegenheimer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flegenheimer!
Rameiro dominating with strikes here.
Rameiro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flegenheimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rameiro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rameiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rameiro moves into the clinch.

Rameiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Flegenheimer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flegenheimer looking to sit in guard and control but Rameiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rameiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flegenheimer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rameiro.

Rameiro stands up from Flegenheimer's guard - Rameiro perhaps looking for a knockout.

Rameiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rameiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Flegenheimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rameiro thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flegenheimer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flegenheimer has a closed guard, preventing Rameiro from standing up.
Flegenheimer controls Rameiro momentarily but Rameiro frees himself.
Carlos Rameiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flegenheimer tries to strike from the bottom.
Rameiro trying to control but Flegenheimer is working from the bottom.
Rameiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rameiro throwing strikes but missing.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rameiro is looking to clinch but Flegenheimer is avoiding it.
Rameiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flegenheimer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rameiro is defended easily by Flegenheimer.
Flegenheimer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flegenheimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rameiro tries to clinch there but Flegenheimer circles away.

Rameiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rameiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flegenheimer's efforts to push away.
Rameiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rameiro pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameiro 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.
Flegenheimer wants to control from the top but Rameiro keeps moving.
Flegenheimer is looking to stand up but Rameiro won't let him.
Flegenheimer wants to pass the guard but Rameiro is keeping the position.
Rameiro controls Flegenheimer momentarily but Flegenheimer frees himself.

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.
Flegenheimer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flegenheimer wants to control from the top but Rameiro keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rameiro closes the distance and clinches.

Rameiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Flegenheimer looking to sit in guard and control but Rameiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Flegenheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rameiro defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rameiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Rameiro dives in and grabs Flegenheimer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flegenheimer pushes down on Rameiro's head and hops out.

Rameiro forces Flegenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Flegenheimer has Rameiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rameiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rameiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flegenheimer stops a takedown attempt from Rameiro.
A right hand to the body from Rameiro.

Rameiro decides to pull guard.
Rameiro wants to stand up but Flegenheimer is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flegenheimer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rameiro pushes Flegenheimer off and gets back to his feet.
Rameiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flegenheimer's waist but Flegenheimer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rameiro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rameiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rameiro connects with a crisp jab.
Flegenheimer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rameiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rameiro tries to clinch up but Flegenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.

Rameiro clinches with his opponent.

Rameiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rameiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flegenheimer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rameiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flegenheimer.
Flegenheimer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rameiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Flegenheimer is stalling in the full guard.
Flegenheimer prevents Rameiro from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flegenheimer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rameiro is keeping the position for now.
Flegenheimer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rameiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flegenheimer's half guard.
Rameiro throwing shots but Flegenheimer is blocking nicely.

Rameiro 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.
Rameiro thows a huge punch but Flegenheimer dodges it nicely.
Arthur Flegenheimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rameiro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Flegenheimer.
Flegenheimer wants to get back to full guard.
Flegenheimer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flegenheimer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rameiro jumps into side control!
Carlos Rameiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flegenheimer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rameiro works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Rameiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rameiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Rameiro!