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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Ramano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabotage. Rico Ramano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Game's chin.
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185 lbs
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183 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Ramano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Game was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ramano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Game.
Game throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ramano because Game loaded up on that one.
Ramano is looking to improve his position but Game isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramano tries to hold on but Game postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramano tries to buck Game off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramano is looking to escape.
Game goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ramano is on top in guard.
Ramano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Game wants to sweep here but Ramano controlling him for the moment.
Game being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Game manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Game goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramano turns into him and now he's in Game's guard.
Ramano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano cracks Game with an open hand slap.
Game will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramano throws a head kick but Game moves out of range.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Game.
Game misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Game. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game is breathing heavily.
Ramano lands a high kick to the side of Game's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ramano dives into guard, looking to finish.
Game is rocked!
Ramano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Game, up you get!
Oh Game is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramano tries to clinch up but Game circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramano clinches up against the cage.
Game seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Ramano.
Game has had enough of the clinch but Ramano keeps him there for the moment.
Ramano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Game will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Ramano. No joy for Game on that attempt.
Game has Ramano up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Game takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramano stalls.
Game looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Ramano dominated that round.
That's time! Game's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Game moves out of range easily.
Ramano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Game counters with a takedown into side control.
Game works to advance to full mount. Ramano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Game stands up from mount. Strange move.
Game shoots for a takedown but Ramano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Game looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramano pushes Game off looking to stand but Game dives back in and keeps control.
Ramano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Game lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramano is pressing down on Game's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramano keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
Ramano has Game pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano wants to get back to his feet but Game is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Game drops back looking for a leg! Ramano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramano manages to kick Game off! Game jumps back into Ramano's guard.
Game stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Game slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramano is trying to control Game's posture but Game avoids it.
Game tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramano's legs.
Game is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Game wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramano keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Game dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramano has a takedown stuffed.
Ramano tries to clinch up
and Game makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramano swinging wilding here.
Game fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game avoids the head kick by Ramano.
Ramano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game gets a takedown into half guard.
Game passes to side control.
Ramano tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ramano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ramano struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramano prevents Game from improving position.
Ramano is looking to regain half guard here but Game keeps moving and retains side control.
Game throws an elbow but Ramano slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ramano wants to control but Game postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramano tries to clinch up
and Game decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramano's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from Ramano.
Ramano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Game off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Game avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Game blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Rico Ramano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Game slips under a jab from Ramano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Game shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramano tries to sprawl out of it but Game keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Ramano.
Game scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ramano has given up his back here.
Game is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Game showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Game 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Game!
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hype
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RATING
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