PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Von Schwaben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foster Ramqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Von Schwaben
vs
Ramqua

191 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
27
188 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Zipp Zapp

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Von Schwaben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Foster Ramqua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Schwaben misses with a takedown attempt - Ramqua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Von Schwaben fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramqua, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramqua is trying to pull guard but Von Schwaben has him pressed against the cage.
Ramqua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Schwaben avoids it.
Ramqua tries a body shot but Von Schwaben blocks it.

Von Schwaben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramqua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Von Schwaben darts in and clinches Ramqua up against the cage.
Come on Ramqua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramqua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice elbow from Von Schwaben.
Ramqua is working Von Schwaben over against the cage.
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!
Ramqua blocks a body shot from Von Schwaben.
Von Schwaben tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Schwaben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Von Schwaben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster Ramqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ramqua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Schwaben to the ground. Ramqua is now in Von Schwaben's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Schwaben is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Schwaben advances position into side control!
Ramqua is not content to let Von Schwaben control the position.
Von Schwaben passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramqua!
Von Schwaben throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramqua is working to get back to half guard.
Ramqua wants to control but Von Schwaben is having none of it.
Von Schwaben controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Schwaben is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramqua is surviving well by controlling Von Schwaben's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Schwaben avoids the attempt from Ramqua to control.
Von Schwaben prevents Ramqua from getting the reversal.
Ramqua tries to control the position but Von Schwaben now has his back.
Ramqua wants to control his opponent's hands but Von Schwaben gets his hands free.
Von Schwaben really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ramqua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Schwaben tries to keep control of the position but Ramqua is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Ramqua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Schwaben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramqua staying busy and making it hard for Von Schwaben to control.

Von Schwaben is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Von Schwaben working for the choke.
Ramqua tries to roll but Von Schwaben sticks to his back.

Von Schwaben is persistently looking for the submission but Ramqua is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramqua preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Schwaben.
Von Schwaben has the hooks in. Ramqua is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Von Schwaben working for the choke.
Ramqua trying to control the action but Von Schwaben just sinks the hooks in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramqua rolls, trying to escape but Von Schwaben keeps control of the 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 Jonathan Von Schwaben will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramqua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Schwaben counters with a body kick that stops Ramqua in his tracks momentarily.
Von Schwaben will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Schwaben shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramqua but Ramqua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Schwaben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramqua dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Schwaben sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Schwaben's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Von Schwaben fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Von Schwaben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Schwaben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramqua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Schwaben blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Schwaben tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Schwaben managing to block the knees to the body from Ramqua.
Von Schwaben lands an elbow just above Ramqua 's eye.
Ramqua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jonathan Von Schwaben has been cut.
Ramqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Schwaben is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramqua to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramqua tries a knee to the head but Von Schwaben blocks it.
Ramqua prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramqua fails to pull guard.
Von Schwaben has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramqua after a bit of a struggle.
Ramqua looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramqua trying to land knees to the body.
Von Schwaben avoiding damage as Ramqua throws knees to the body.
Ramqua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Schwaben smiles and moves away.
Ramqua slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Schwaben, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramqua tries to clinch up but Von Schwaben circles away and keeps his distance.

Von Schwaben has closed the distance and engaged Ramqua in a clinch.
Ramqua stops a takedown attempt from Von Schwaben.
Ramqua tries a body shot but Von Schwaben blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Schwaben breaks from the clinch.
Von Schwaben is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Ramqua rushes Von Schwaben and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Schwaben is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramqua working Von Schwaben over with knees to the body.
Foster Ramqua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Ramqua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramqua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Schwaben has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Schwaben tries to land a knee to the head but Ramqua blocks with his arms.
Ramqua looking to stall.

Ramqua jumps guard.
Ramqua pulls Von Schwaben in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramqua keeping moving, preventing Von Schwaben from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramqua wants to stand up but Von Schwaben has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ramqua is just content to waste time from the top position. Von Schwaben takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Von Schwaben has a closed guard, preventing Ramqua from standing up.

Von Schwaben looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua wants to control from the top but Von Schwaben keeps moving.
Von Schwaben trying to keep a closed guard but Ramqua is proving a slippery customer.

Ramqua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramqua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Von Schwaben's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Schwaben trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Von Schwaben has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ramqua has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Ramqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Von Schwaben's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Ramqua forces Von Schwaben back against the cage and clinches.
Ramqua jumps guard but Von Schwaben stands there with Ramqua around his waist. Ramqua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Von Schwaben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Schwaben jumps guard but Ramqua stands there with Von Schwaben around his waist. Von Schwaben gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramqua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Schwaben is defending well for now.

Von Schwaben pulls guard effortlessly.
Von Schwaben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Schwaben keeping moving, preventing Ramqua from controlling successfully.
Ramqua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Schwaben trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramqua wants to control from the top but Von Schwaben keeps moving.
Jonathan Von Schwaben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Foster Ramqua wasn't active enough on the ground.
Von Schwaben fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramqua avoids it really well and circles away.

Ramqua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Von Schwaben!
Von Schwaben is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramqua wants to stand but Von Schwaben is controlling his arm.
Ramqua working away.
Von Schwaben wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Von Schwaben manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramqua's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramqua wants to get back to his feet.
Ramqua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Schwaben is trying to stand up here but Ramqua is controlling him well.
Von Schwaben is not content to let Ramqua control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Foster Ramqua hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Ramqua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramqua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Schwaben keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schwaben desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Von Schwaben wants to improve his position but Ramqua is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Schwaben moves into full guard.
Ramqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Schwaben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramqua wants to stand but Von Schwaben is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Schwaben is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramqua looking to sit in guard and control but Von Schwaben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Schwaben will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramqua keeping moving, preventing Von Schwaben from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Schwaben slips nicely into half guard.

Von Schwaben seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Foster Ramqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramqua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Ramqua!