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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man. Scott Sharp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 cm
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140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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168 cm
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140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Sharp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitri Ramos! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ramos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Sharp has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramos is on him like a limpet, forcing Sharp back against the cage. Ramos tries to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling the position. Sharp misses with a knee to the head. Ramos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sharp can't fight it off and eventually Ramos manages to take the fight to the floor. Sharp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sharp manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos drives through with a takedown into Sharp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sharp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos won't allow Sharp to sweep him here. Sharp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramos is controlling him. Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Sharp's brow. Sharp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramos pushing down on Sharp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow. Ramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ramos passes into side control, despite Sharp's attempt to control the position.
Ramos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sharp is trying to control Ramos's posture but Ramos avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramos tries to advance to mount but Sharp denies him. Sharp takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Ramos throws a strike aimed at the side of Sharp's head but Sharp avoids it well. Sharp misses with an elbow from the bottom. Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working. Ramos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Sharp throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ramos wants to stand but Sharp has his arm trapped. Ramos trying to control the position but Sharp is working away. Sharp wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ramos throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ramos looks to clinch and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ramos wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Ramos will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ramos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sharp is just riding it out for now. Ramos eventually gives up the hold. Ramos wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sharp regains full guard. Nicely done. Sharp working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sharp can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ramos is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramos trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ramos prevents Sharp from improving his position. Ramos is looking for a kimura but Sharp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramos to get the leverage. Ramos wants to stand up but Sharp has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sharp has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sharp looking for submissions off his back. Sharp manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ramos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramos gets control of Sharp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Sharp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots. Ramos wants to stand up but Sharp has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ramos is keen to just control but Sharp is a slippery customer. Ramos wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sharp! Sharp throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ramos. What's that going to do exactly? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramos drives through with a takedown into Sharp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sharp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses. Ramos wants to clinch. Sharp half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos tries to land a leg kick but Sharp saw it coming and moves away.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Ramos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sharp is trying to get back to full guard. Sharp kicks off Ramos and gets to his feet. Sharp blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramos is in Sharp's guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Sharp manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. 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! Sharp taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramos is trying to trip Sharp. He has hold of a leg but Sharp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ramos persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ramos trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom. Ramos advances position into side control! Ramos taking a breather here. Ramos trying to control the position but Sharp is working away. Sharp is trying to control Ramos's posture but Ramos avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramos wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy. Ramos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Sharp is looking for a sweep. Ramos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sharp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Dmitri Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramos moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sharp gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Sharp is trying to break free.
Ramos is looking to control Sharp but Sharp is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dmitri Ramos. I've got Ramos 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Ramos! A very excited looking Dmitri Ramos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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