PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Bogem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzel Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rampage's choice of entrance music: face pain . The key to victory for Zoe Bogem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bogem
vs
Rampage

181 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoe Bogem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzel Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rampage's waist but Rampage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogem off to one side.
Bogem jabs Rampage right on the nose. Rampage blinks but takes it well.
Rampage has a takedown stuffed.
Bogem lands with a good body shot.

Rampage moves into the clinch.
Rampage has Bogem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bogem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rampage has Bogem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bogem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoe Bogem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzel Rampage.

Bogem jumps into guard, dragging Rampage to the mat.

Rampage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bogem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rampage has Bogem in his guard.

Rampage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogem throws a big right hand that misses.

Rampage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bogem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bogem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rampage looks winded!
Bogem cracks Rampage with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogem trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.

Bogem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rampage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogem distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bogem chips away with some ground and pound.
Bogem throwing strikes from guard but Rampage blocks nicely.
Bogem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bogem wants to pass the guard but Rampage is keeping the position.

Bogem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bogem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bogem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rampage on the ground.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogem postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.

Rampage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bogem is aware though and is defending well.
Bogem wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.

Rampage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rampage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bogem is in close to Rampage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bogem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bogem stands up over Rampage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bogem is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.

Rampage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bogem defends well.

Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogem postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Bogem stands up over Rampage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Rampage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bogem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogem stands up over Rampage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bogem drops back looking for a leg! Rampage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rampage manages to kick Bogem off! Bogem jumps back into Rampage's guard.
Bogem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rampage has momentary wrist control but Bogem slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bogem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogem working some strikes from top position.
Bogem throwing strikes but missing.

Rampage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bogem scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogem lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bogem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogem trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.

Rampage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bogem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogem is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bogem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogem is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bogem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now.

Rampage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bogem is aware though and is defending well.

Rampage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogem defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Bogem dominated that round.
That's time! Bogem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bogem.
Rampage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bogem off and has taken his back!

Bogem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rampage gets his way!
Bogem breaks Rampage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Rampage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bogem postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Bogem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogem chips away with some ground and pound.
Bogem wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Bogem throwing strikes but missing.
Bogem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bogem throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rampage looking for a guillotine here but Bogem defends easily.
Bogem lands a couple of elbows.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bogem wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Bogem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bogem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rampage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bogem has managed to get both his arms back between Rampage's legs - danger averted.
Bogem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bogem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bogem landing some decent shots from guard.
Bogem throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogem postures up and lands a big shot to Rampage's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bogem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogem throwing strikes from guard but Rampage blocks nicely.

Bogem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rampage keeping full guard, as Bogem tries to pass.
Bogem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rampage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogem defends it easily.
Bogem is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rampage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bogem throwing strikes from guard but Rampage blocks nicely.

Bogem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogem throwing strikes but missing.
Bogem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Rampage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rampage has his foot on Bogem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogem works his way back into a safe position though.
Bogem lands a couple of elbows.
Bogem distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Bogem from controlling successfully.
Bogem scoring with punches to the head and body.

Rampage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bogem tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard.
Bogem pushing down on Rampage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bogem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bogem is trying to control the action in half guard but Rampage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bogem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bogem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Bogem dominated that second round.
That's time! Bogem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rampage on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Bogem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bogem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rampage working for a triangle but Bogem defends it easily.
Bogem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rampage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bogem scoring with some ground and pound.
Bogem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bogem postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rampage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogem wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.

Bogem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rampage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bogem rolls with it to try and escape but Rampage cranks on the arm and Bogem is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanzel Rampage!
Hanzel Rampage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.