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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartman has chosen Fuel-Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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167 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramos.
Hartman feints the counter takedown.
Hartman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramos is trying to control Hartman's posture but Hartman avoids it.
Hartman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramos is trying to buck Hartman off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramos, who protects the arm well.
Hartman swings around for an armbar but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hartman's guard.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hartman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Hartman has an active guard here but Ramos has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramos wants to pass to mount but Hartman is defending the position.
Ramos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman is positioning himself well to prevent Ramos advancing to mount.
Ramos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hartman!
Hartman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hartman has gone for a leg lock! Ramos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramos is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working away.
Ramos trying to control the position but Hartman is working away.
Hartman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hartman is squirming around, avoiding Ramos's attempts to control the action.
Hartman is working to get back to half guard.
Ramos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Jackson Ramos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hartman is in Ramos's guard.
Ramos controls Hartman momentarily but Hartman frees himself.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hartman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman preventing the sweep.
Hartman trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Hartman looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hartman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramos!
Hartman sneaks back into half guard.
Hartman actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hartman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hartman.
Hartman looking for submissions off his back.
Ramos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Hartman is defending well.
Ramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ramos passes into side control!
Ramos trying to control the action but Hartman is working from the bottom.
Ramos is really struggling to control Hartman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hartman down.
Ramos working away.
Hartman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ramos working away.
Hartman sneaks back into half guard.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Ramos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos moves into full mount! Hartman won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramos dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hartman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
Hartman tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos clinches with his opponent.
Ramos wants to stall.
Ramos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos wants the takedown. Hartman is fighting it off but Ramos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hartman's guard against the cage.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Hartman is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Hartman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Hartman trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramos stands and throws Hartman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hartman's legs.
Hartman is not content to let Ramos control the position.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hartman down.
Hartman tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramos working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hartman tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position.
Hartman is trying to control Ramos's posture but Ramos avoids it.
Hartman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartman dodges the ground and pound from Ramos.
Hartman gets back to half guard.
Ramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ramos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramos clearly takes 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.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hartman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramos escapes and throws Hartman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ramos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hartman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hartman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramos's guard! Nice work there by Hartman!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramos managing to control the position.
Ramos is trying to keep Hartman in close.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
Ramos trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hartman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hartman has Ramos in his guard.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartman is retaining full guard.
Ramos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hartman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ramos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hartman pulls down on the head and he's put Ramos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Hartman!
James Hartman is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble James Hartman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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