PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ramirez
vs
Joe

179 cm
36
215 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

185 cm
29
202 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ramirez - the referee stops the clock and Joe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ramirez . Joe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez .
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Joe throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Joe throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Joe counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Joe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Joe back into 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!
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Ramirez prevents Joe from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.

Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirez . That one must have hurt.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez jabs at Joe's body.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Joe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez .
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe avoids the body shot from Ramirez .
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe thuds a left hand into Ramirez 's body.

Joe scores with a takedown into Ramirez 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe postures up.
Joe wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.

Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.

Ramirez working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ramirez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez 's head.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joe passes into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Average Joe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Joe lands a jab.
Average Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez is looking to wear down Joe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe misses with the combination.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Joe's legs.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Joe - just one landing.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe feints and then cracks Ramirez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.

Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Joe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez gets full guard.

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

Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ramirez working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez 's temple.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.

Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramirez , who protects the arm well.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Ramirez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is nestled in close to Ramirez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Average Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Average Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ramirez works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Joe jumps back.
Joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.

Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez !
Joe wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.

Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control but Joe postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez 's temple.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramirez .
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alarcon Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe preventing the sweep.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez 's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe is in close to Ramirez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joe stands up over Ramirez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe is pushing down on Ramirez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Average Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Joe content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Average Joe!
Average Joe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.