PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Huss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Demetrius Ramirez's chin.

Ramirez
vs
Huss

175 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrius Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Huss!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huss closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Huss.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Huss holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but Huss blocks with his arms.

Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huss misses with a wild combination.
Huss's corner calls for a 1-2. Huss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huss swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.

Ramirez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Huss to the ground. Ramirez is now in Huss's guard.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huss wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.

Huss looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Huss wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ramirez drops back looking for a leg! Huss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huss manages to kick Ramirez off! Ramirez jumps back into Huss's guard.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huss's head.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Huss manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but Huss blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huss jumps guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Huss manages to break the clinch.

Huss moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.

Huss breaks from the clinch.
Huss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch.
Demetrius Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Huss.
Huss looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Huss won't allow it.
Huss looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramirez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huss is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ramirez manages to pull guard.
Huss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huss is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is controlling Huss's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez pulls Huss in close to prevent any damage.

Demetrius Ramirez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Huss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.

Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez stands up over Huss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huss is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Huss misses with a takedown
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huss.

Huss drives through and clinches with Ramirez against the cage.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Huss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramirez throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Huss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez has control of Huss's left arm, preventing Huss from doing any damage.
Huss stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Huss throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Huss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huss manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Huss trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Huss's brow.
Huss is trying to keep Ramirez in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huss is breathing heavily.

Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huss has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramirez 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Huss from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Huss postures up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Huss from controlling successfully.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Huss is proving a slippery customer.
Demetrius Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huss is one step ahead there.

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

Huss drives through and clinches with Ramirez against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Huss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huss won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Huss distracts Ramirez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Huss controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has Huss pulled in close to control his posture.

Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is trying to keep Huss in close.
Huss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huss wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Huss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christopher Huss wasn't active enough on the ground.
Huss tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Demetrius Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Huss.
Huss falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Huss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Huss misses with a double jab.

Huss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huss keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Huss is controlling him.

Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huss lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huss moves into the clinch.
Ramirez tries to break free but Huss pushes him back against the cage.

Huss breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Huss.
Huss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huss off to one side.
Demetrius Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Huss.
Huss fails with the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Huss clinches with his opponent.

Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Huss as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Huss or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.
Huss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Huss sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Huss moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez missing with knees to the body.
Huss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Huss is controlling him.
Huss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramirez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huss prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a knee to the head.
Huss wants to break the clinch but can't.

Huss breaks the clinch.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huss pinned against the cage. Huss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramirez.

Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Huss taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ramirez landing a few strikes.

Ramirez tries for a kimura but Huss is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez cracks Huss with a big right hand but Huss just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huss, who protects the arm well.
Huss struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demetrius Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demetrius Ramirez!