PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Zozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ramos
vs
Zozzi

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Zozzi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zozzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ramos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramos.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Ramos stands up from Zozzi's guard - Ramos perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ramos 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.
Zozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zozzi wants to stand but Ramos is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zozzi trying to control the position.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Zozzi keeps moving.
Ramos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zozzi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Roberto Ramos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zozzi's half guard.
Ramos trying to control from half guard but Zozzi is working away.
Zozzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramos from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to pass Zozzi's guard but actually Zozzi recovers to full guard.
Zozzi keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.

Zozzi working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zozzi pushes Ramos off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zozzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Zozzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Zozzi has wrist control.

Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Zozzi's legs - danger averted.
Zozzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos trying to control but Zozzi is working from the bottom.
Zozzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Marcelo Zozzi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zozzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zozzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Zozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Ramos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ramos clinches.
Zozzi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zozzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramos missing with knees to the body.
Zozzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zozzi throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zozzi is controlling Ramos's posture.

Ramos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zozzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramos has Zozzi in his guard.
Zozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zozzi lands a nice forearm strike.

Zozzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ramos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zozzi but great work by Ramos.
Ramos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zozzi struggling a bit here.
Zozzi is looking for a sweep.
Ramos advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zozzi is looking to get to half guard.
Zozzi tries to hold on but Ramos postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zozzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zozzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has momentary wrist control but Zozzi slips an elbow through the middle.

Ramos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zozzi stacks Ramos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zozzi!
Ramos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ramos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zozzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Zozzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramos is surviving well by controlling Zozzi's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Zozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zozzi tries to clinch up.
Roberto Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramos but Ramos pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Zozzi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zozzi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramos's head.
Zozzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zozzi trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos has momentary wrist control but Zozzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ramos is looking for a triangle but Zozzi pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Zozzi from controlling successfully.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zozzi postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Zozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Zozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zozzi trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Zozzi controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcelo Zozzi wasn't active enough on the ground.

Zozzi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramos's guard now, I'm sure.
Zozzi lands a couple of digs.
Zozzi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcelo Zozzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zozzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zozzi stands and throws Ramos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zozzi cracks Ramos with a big elbow.
Zozzi takes a little break here. Ramos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zozzi is looking to take a break and control but Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zozzi moves into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zozzi controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Zozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zozzi 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Zozzi!