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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis LaBelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarcus Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Travis LaBelle!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBelle misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBelle stuffs the takedown.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by LaBelle.
Ramsey fails with the takedown.
LaBelle tries to bum rush Ramsey with a series of wild strikes but Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBelle misses with a kick to the body.
LaBelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Ramsey with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaBelle counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBelle looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well.
LaBelle swinging wildly here.
LaBelle misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBelle throws a body kick that misses.
LaBelle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsey moves away.
LaBelle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LaBelle throws a series of punches but Ramsey moves out of range.
LaBelle misses with the combination.
Ramsey moves out of range of the body kick from LaBelle.
Ramsey blocks a head kick by LaBelle.
LaBelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramsey.
Travis LaBelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ramsey with that takedown attempt.
LaBelle throws a one two combo.
It looks like Demarcus Ramsey has been cut.
LaBelle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ramsey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LaBelle throws a head kick but Ramsey moves out of range.
Travis LaBelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBelle.
LaBelle throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by LaBelle.
Ramsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey tries to bum rush LaBelle with a series of wild strikes but LaBelle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from LaBelle does no damage.
LaBelle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Ramsey.
LaBelle misses with the combination.
Ramsey moves out of range of the leg kick from LaBelle.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBelle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBelle throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBelle misses with a body kick.
LaBelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramsey circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from LaBelle does no damage.
LaBelle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramsey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramsey prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but LaBelle has double underhooks.
Ramsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LaBelle up against the cage.
Ramsey tries to circle away but LaBelle has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis LaBelle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ramsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaBelle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaBelle is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramsey slips a jab and a cross from LaBelle.
Ramsey checks the leg kick.
LaBelle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaBelle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from LaBelle does no damage.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBelle works over Ramsey's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey moves out of range of the body kick.
LaBelle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramsey.
LaBelle misses with the combination.
LaBelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey dodges the punch combination from LaBelle.
LaBelle tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
LaBelle misses with a double jab.
LaBelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramsey circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBelle checks a leg kick.
Ramsey dodges the punch combination from LaBelle.
LaBelle scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBelle falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramsey jabs LaBelle right on the nose. LaBelle blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Ramsey as he checks the leg kick.
LaBelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Travis LaBelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaBelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBelle misses with a head kick.
LaBelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Ramsey blocks the low kick.
LaBelle fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBelle throws a series of punches but Ramsey avoids them all with ease.
LaBelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaBelle but LaBelle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramsey dodges the punch combination from LaBelle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaBelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBelle misses the shot to the body.
LaBelle tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBelle thows a leg kick but Ramsey checks it
and Ramsey counters with a nice low kick that buckles LaBelle's knee momentarily.
Ramsey with a poor takedown
and LaBelle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaBelle throws a body kick that misses.
Ramsey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaBelle is fending him off so far but Ramsey persists. Nope, LaBelle circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBelle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for LaBelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis LaBelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ramsey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from LaBelle.
A right-left combo lands from LaBelle.
LaBelle tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from LaBelle misses.
Ramsey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaBelle avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramsey dodges the punch combination from LaBelle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey moves out of range as LaBelle throws a body kick.
LaBelle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey scores with the left hand. LaBelle knows he should have avoided that one.
Demarcus Ramsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsey closes the distance and clinches up with LaBelle, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes LaBelle against the cage but LaBelle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaBelle throws a series of punches but Ramsey moves out of range.
LaBelle swinging wildly here.
Ramsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBelle.
LaBelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBelle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey avoids a kick to the body.
LaBelle leaves Ramsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from LaBelle does no damage.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown but LaBelle shows good takedown defense.
LaBelle misses with a head kick.
LaBelle misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBelle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramsey rather than just go for the knockout.
LaBelle throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from LaBelle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaBelle!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBelle throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsey moves out of range easily.
LaBelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBelle throws a series of punches but Ramsey moves out of range.
LaBelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from LaBelle.
LaBelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramsey.
Ramsey keeps control of LaBelle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaBelle is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey is looking to control LaBelle's arms but LaBelle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramsey has his back to the cage.
Maybe Ramsey would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but LaBelle has double underhooks.
LaBelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsey wants to get back to striking at distance but LaBelle won't allow it.
LaBelle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaBelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey can't break the clinch.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but LaBelle has double underhooks.
LaBelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaBelle's efforts to push away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ramsey. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
LaBelle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis LaBelle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaBelle 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis LaBelle!
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hype
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