PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - Boom. Ramus Arthanier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Arthanier
vs
Game

185 cm
26
188 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Game!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. Arthanier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arthanier throws out a leg kick but Game moves out of range and Arthanier only half commits.
Arthanier misses with a wild combination.
Arthanier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arthanier throws a leg kick but Game moved away.
Arthanier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Arthanier.
Game ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Game moves out of range as Arthanier strikes.
Arthanier jabs at Game's body.
Game tests Arthanier's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Game pushes Arthanier up against the cage in a clinch.
Game is working Arthanier over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arthanier trying to stall but Game improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Game.
Arthanier lands an uppercut.
Arthanier misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Game throws a punch but it's blocked by Arthanier.
Game lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arthanier lands a shoulder strike.
Arthanier can't find room to land a body shot as Game controls the action.
Arthanier prevents Game from breaking the clinch.
Arthanier looking to stall.
Arthanier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Game lands a hook that snaps the head of Arthanier backwards.
Game lands a right hand.
Game lands a right hand.

Game pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Game.
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!
Arthanier lands a right hook to the body.
Game shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arthanier connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Game connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arthanier scrambles back to his feet.
Game moves away from the strike by Arthanier.

Game moves into the clinch.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthanier prevents a body shot from Game.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Arthanier avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage.
A short right from Game on the inside.
Game pressing his opponent against the cage.
Game has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.

Game has clasped his hands together around Arthanier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arthanier sneaks back into half guard.
Arthanier is doing well to control the position and prevent Game from advancing to side control.
Game throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game wants to pass the guard but Arthanier is defending well.
Arthanier trying to control but Game postures up.
Game looks to land a strike but Arthanier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arthanier is trying to keep Game in close.
Game throws a strike but Arthanier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Game looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier slips nicely into half guard.
Arthanier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Game keeps working.
Arthanier prevents Game from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Game dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Game throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Arthanier misses.
Arthanier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Game tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arthanier.
Game avoids the body shot from Arthanier.
Game pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arthanier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Game, right into the meat.
Game feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arthanier's calf.
Arthanier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthanier throws a push kick but Game slaps the foot to one side.
Game lands a jab to the head.
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!
Arthanier needs to keep his hands up - Game had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a looping overhand right but Game ducks down to avoid it.
Game misses with a hook. Arthanier ducked under it nicely.
Game moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arthanier moves out of range of the strikes.
Arthanier connects with a solid leg kick.
Arthanier just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthanier motions for Game to come forward. Arthanier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Game.
Game misses with a body kick.
Arthanier throws a low kick but Game avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Arthanier.
Arthanier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arthanier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Game lands a nice looking body shot.
Game doesn't manage to clinch there - Arthanier circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Game dives in and scores a takedown into Arthanier's guard.
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!
Game with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Game missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Game advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Game connects with a nice short shot to Arthanier's temple.
Game not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Game thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Arthanier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arthanier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arthanier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard.
Game seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier controls from within his opponent's guard.

Game has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arthanier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Game.

Arthanier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Game to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier moves out of range as Game throws a body kick.
Game misses with a combination
and Arthanier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Game defending well as Arthanier loads up on a big left hand.
Game avoids a kick to the body.
Arthanier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Game can pounce on him.
Arthanier throws a lazy right hand but Game sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Game checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arthanier throws a hook to the side of Game's head but Game sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arthanier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Game uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arthanier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthanier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Arthanier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game throws a hook but Arthanier avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Game will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arthanier misses with a hook.
Arthanier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramus Arthanier is winning the standup battle so far.
Arthanier slips under a jab from Game.
Game lands a jab.
Arthanier cracks Game with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Game checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Arthanier.
Game tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arthanier swivels and escapes.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arthanier moves away.
Arthanier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arthanier throws a poor cross that misses

and Game counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arthanier trying to control the position here.
Game throwing strikes from guard but Arthanier blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game chips away with some ground and pound.
Arthanier has control of Game's left arm, preventing Game from doing any damage.
Arthanier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard.
Game is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Game is on top in guard.
Ramus Arthanier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arthanier's guard.
Game is keen to just control but Arthanier is a slippery customer.
Game frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Game dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthanier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Arthanier is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game landing shots from mount.
Arthanier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Game lands a big shot there that rocks Arthanier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nick Game is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Game dominating with strikes here.
Game scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthanier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Game throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Arthanier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Game wants to control the pace but Arthanier is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier is looking to improve his position but Game isn't that keen on the idea.
Nick Game has got the better of the ground game so far.
Game can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arthanier is looking to escape.

Game is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arthanier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arthanier!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arthanier being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Game comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Game winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Game!
After winning the bout, Nick Game thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.