PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Matrix
vs
Ramos

200 cm
22
280 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

205 cm
23
277 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Crimson Supplements($50 159 Recovery)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Matrix misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matrix. Those never looked like landing.
Matrix stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Matrix. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Ramos.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Emilio Ramos has been cut.
Ramos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matrix. Matrix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.

Matrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Matrix.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos looks gassed!
Matrix prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matrix is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Matrix stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Matrix darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Matrix.
Matrix is leaning against Ramos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Matrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matrix lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matrix.
Matrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Matrix presses Ramos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramos trying to stall but Matrix improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matrix.
Matrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix is working Ramos over against the cage.
Matrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matrix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up Emilio Ramos's cut even more.

Matrix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ramos can't fight it off and eventually Matrix manages to take the fight to the floor. Ramos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Matrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matrix is one step ahead there.
Matrix is pushing down on Ramos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramos is fighting to maintain full guard but Matrix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matrix 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matrix seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ramos has recovered full guard.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matrix throws and elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matrix's guard. Nice move by Ramos!
Matrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matrix wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ramos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix connects with a high kick.
Ramos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix 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.

Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Matrix digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
A short right from Ramos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matrix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Matrix slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Matrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Matrix misses
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.

It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.
Matrix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emilio Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand

and Ramos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramos works on Matrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Matrix takes a shot to the head.
Ramos cracks Matrix with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Matrix's head.
Matrix misses with the head strike.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matrix looking for a takedown.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Ramos.
Matrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix is working Ramos over against the cage.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrix controls his hands.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos lands a right hand.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matrix up against the cage.
Ramos looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Ramos.
Matrix tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos is trying to stall.
Matrix cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
Come on Ramos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Ramos's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Emilio Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Matrix.
Good body shot from Matrix.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrix's elbow.
Matrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos wants to stall.
Matrix 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos pushes Matrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matrix - that landed with a thud.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matrix is keeping busy.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos trying to stall but Matrix improves his position.
Ramos works on Matrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos trying to control the position but instead, Matrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramos into the cage.
Matrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matrix looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Matrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramos is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramos.
Ramos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Ramos digs a right hand into Matrix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matrix's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ramos breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Matrix avoids them all with ease.
Matrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matrix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matrix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Matrix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramos to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked

and Matrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Matrix.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Matrix connects with a looping right hand.

Matrix darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos digs a right hand underneath Matrix's ribcage. Matrix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matrix tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Matrix lands a nice uppercut.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos stalling in the clinch but Matrix improves position.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Matrix controls the action.
Matrix is trying to stall.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Ramos.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Matrix tries for a takedown but Ramos manages to get underhooks.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos tries a body shot but Matrix blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Matrix.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matrix.
Matrix is looking to control Ramos's arms but Ramos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matrix has his back to the cage.

Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Matrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matrix scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matrix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Ramos.
Ramos cracks Matrix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matrix scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ramos.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Matrix slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Matrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses

and Matrix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramos is working Matrix over against the cage.
Ramos taking a breather.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Matrix misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
Matrix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramos up against the cage.
Matrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Ramos really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Matrix misses with a low kick as Ramos jumps back.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix with a jab.
Ramos tries to clinch up
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrix misses with a straight left.
Ramos misses with a left hand

and Matrix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramos's guard now.
Matrix trying to move into half guard but instead Ramos has managed to sweep!
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Matrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramos has passed into side control.
Matrix wants to control but Ramos postures up.
Matrix sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Matrix is defending well.
Matrix gets full guard.
Matrix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matrix with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix thowing shots but they're missing.
Matrix punching from mount but Ramos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matrix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matrix throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matrix fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to lock up and control but Matrix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matrix throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ramos is in a horrible position here. Matrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ramos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matrix with shots to the head and body - Ramos looks very uncomfortable down there.

The cut above Emilio Ramos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emilio Ramos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Matrix!
John Matrix retains his heavyweight title!