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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramos Muchado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Young Buck, Ludacris, TI, & The Game - Stomp as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramos Muchado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Williams! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muchado pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch. Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Muchado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Muchado keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muchado is keeping busy. Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Muchado is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muchado swats him away and circles back towards the center. Muchado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Muchado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muchado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Muchado looks to clinch and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Muchado keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams wants to stall.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Muchado wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance. Muchado pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch. Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up but Muchado circles away and keeps his distance. Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Williams looks gassed! Muchado looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ryan Williams has been cut. Muchado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice leg kick lands there from Muchado. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muchado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Muchado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Muchado looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range. Muchado clinches. Muchado just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muchado gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Ramos Muchado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Williams. Muchado slows down the pace here.
Muchado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muchado circles away. Muchado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Muchado misses with a head kick.
Williams is looking to clinch but Muchado is avoiding it.
Ramos Muchado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams throws a leg kick that is checked and Muchado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Muchado closes the distance looking to clinch and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muchado won't be happy with that. Williams wants to control but Muchado is keeping him busy. Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muchado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muchado is trying to get back to his feet. Williams tries for a kimura but Muchado is defending well. Muchado can't do much from the bottom here. Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Muchado's head but Muchado avoids it well. Williams lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Muchado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back! Williams turns into Muchado and is now in his guard.
Muchado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Williams postures up.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Muchado has wrist control. Muchado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Williams stands and throws Muchado's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramos Muchado dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ryan Williams's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams closes the distance and clinches. Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muchado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Williams darts in trying to clinch and Muchado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Muchado wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position. Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams trying to control the position here. Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Muchado from standing up. Muchado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Muchado clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Muchado.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Williams wants to break free but Muchado has control.
Muchado breaks from the clinch.
Muchado has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muchado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muchado throws a lazy head kick and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ryan Williams has got the better of the ground game so far. Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Muchado defends it. Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Williams moves nicely into side control. Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muchado has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muchado some visible discomfort.
Williams controls the position from side control. Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Muchado's head but Muchado avoids it well. Williams scores with a couple of short elbows. Williams trying to control the position but Muchado is working away. Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muchado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Muchado. Williams gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muchado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Muchado eventually gives up the hold. Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams. Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Muchado has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muchado decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ryan Williams's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams instigates a clinch. Williams is trying to break the clinch but Muchado has him pressed against the cage. Muchado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muchado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams is not content to let Muchado control the position. Muchado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs. Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muchado works his way into full mount! Williams is just holding on here. Muchado manages to take his back.
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Williams tries to improve his position but instead Muchado has taken his back! Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Muchado's arms. Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Muchado.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Muchado decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Muchado counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams! Williams wants to control but Muchado is having none of it. Williams is looking to improve his position but Muchado isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muchado with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Muchado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Williams to take his back! Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Muchado's arms. Williams is in bad spot here.
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. Muchado is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Williams tries to escape but Muchado has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Muchado is persistently looking for the submission but Williams is defending it well.
Muchado is trying to stick to Williams's back but Williams is turning into Muchado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Muchado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Williams.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramos Muchado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Muchado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramos Muchado!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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