PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Woodrow Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Woodrow Ramirez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Woodrow Ramirez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ramirez
vs
Zelaya

217 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woodrow Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lennox Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lennox Zelaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zelaya has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez working hard to break the clinch.

Zelaya jumps guard and drags Ramirez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Zelaya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelaya's head.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zelaya's guard.
Zelaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Zelaya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zelaya holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zelaya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Zelaya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zelaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelaya's head.
Zelaya looking to control.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Zelaya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zelaya has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez is working Zelaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zelaya looking to control.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!

Zelaya pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya delivers a nice body kick.
Zelaya looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zelaya.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Zelaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zelaya throws a leg kick but Ramirez checks it.
Zelaya misses with a kick to the body.
Zelaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zelaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirez can't break the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Zelaya has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to break free but Zelaya pushes him back against the cage.
Zelaya stalling in the clinch.

Zelaya breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Zelaya.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zelaya avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Woodrow Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zelaya clinches.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Zelaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zelaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramirez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zelaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zelaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramirez's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Woodrow Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennox Zelaya.

Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez takes a swing at Zelaya's ribcage but misses.
Zelaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Zelaya and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zelaya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zelaya showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zelaya is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Zelaya won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.

Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Zelaya won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Zelaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zelaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to keep Zelaya in close.
Ramirez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zelaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zelaya throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
No luck for Zelaya with that takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Zelaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt

and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zelaya is breathing heavily.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Zelaya to the mat.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez 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.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woodrow Ramirez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zelaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zelaya manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Zelaya.
As Zelaya tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelaya manages to avoid the attempt.
Zelaya misses with a looping right.
Zelaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Woodrow Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Zelaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zelaya gets a takedown into half guard.

Ramirez pushes Zelaya off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zelaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Zelaya shoots in.
Woodrow Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennox Zelaya.
Zelaya shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Zelaya's guard.
Woodrow Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelaya's head.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is in close to Zelaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ramirez gets to his feet. Zelaya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Zelaya has the dominant position.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zelaya walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ramirez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramirez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zelaya is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zelaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya is trying to stand.
Ramirez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ramirez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Zelaya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zelaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Zelaya.
Zelaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelaya defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zelaya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Zelaya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zelaya pulls his head out easily.
Zelaya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zelaya in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Zelaya sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Woodrow Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woodrow Ramirez!