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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Ramirez (ranked 4659 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Guacamole (ranked 4985 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
18
150 lbs
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163 cm
25
147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Ramirez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Holy Guacamole! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramirez throws a head kick but Guacamole moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guacamole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt and Guacamole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Guacamole stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet. Guacamole fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guacamole. Guacamole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Guacamole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Guacamole is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Guacamole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guacamole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guacamole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Guacamole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guacamole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Guacamole keeps moving. Guacamole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Guacamole misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guacamole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes. Mikey Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Guacamole. Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guacamole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Guacamole fails to land the takedown. Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick. Ramirez looks for the body kick but Guacamole saw that one coming. Guacamole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Guacamole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. Guacamole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away. Ramirez has his takedown stuffed and Guacamole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramirez misses with a looping right. Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Guacamole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez looks to land a combination but Guacamole avoids it well. Guacamole is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Guacamole shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Guacamole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Guacamole is quick to defend against it. Guacamole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Guacamole shoots in. Guacamole looks winded! Guacamole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Guacamole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guacamole slips under a jab from Ramirez. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guacamole goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward. A head kick misses from Guacamole. Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Guacamole pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Guacamole dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Guacamole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Holy Guacamole seems to be getting the better of the standup. Guacamole ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez. Guacamole clinches up against the cage. Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guacamole pulls him back up using the underhooks. Guacamole wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Guacamole is trying to force a seperation but Ramirez has the dominant position. Guacamole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramirez prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guacamole tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
Guacamole gets control of Ramirez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guacamole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ramirez wants to stand but Guacamole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guacamole is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up. Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Guacamole keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. Guacamole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guacamole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Guacamole clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two 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. Ramirez stalls. Guacamole jumps guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mikey Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Guacamole. Ramirez being controlled against the cage. Guacamole looking for a takedown. Ramirez tightens his grip and picks Guacamole up, before dumping him to the ground. Guacamole manages to land in guard. Guacamole pushes Ramirez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Guacamole clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guacamole decides to pull guard. Ramirez wants to control from the top but Guacamole keeps moving. Ramirez looking to pass the guard. Guacamole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramirez trying to control but Guacamole is working from the bottom. Ramirez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Guacamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Guacamole moves out of range.
A nice side step and Guacamole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guacamole swivels and escapes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guacamole has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Guacamole dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guacamole swivels and escapes. Guacamole wants to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch position. Mikey Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guacamole gets a clinch. Guacamole just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramirez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez is working for takedown but Guacamole is calmly controlling the position for now. Guacamole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Guacamole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramirez moves out of range as Guacamole throws a body kick.
Guacamole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Holy Guacamole has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Guacamole sitting and controlling from the half guard. Guacamole not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guacamole is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guacamole is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guacamole throws a head kick that misses. Ramirez wants to slow Guacamole down by chopping away at his legs. Guacamole dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Guacamole's head and hops out. Ramirez clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Guacamole.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Guacamole is controlling him. Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guacamole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guacamole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Guacamole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Guacamole closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Guacamole pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Guacamole clinches up against the cage. Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guacamole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guacamole pulls guard. Guacamole wriggles free and stands up. Guacamole avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
No luck for Guacamole with that takedown attempt. Guacamole dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guacamole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Guacamole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Guacamole tries to counter by closing the distance. Guacamole darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage. Ramirez breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ramirez. Guacamole darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage. Guacamole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guacamole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Guacamole. Guacamole keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Guacamole has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guacamole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guacamole is one step ahead there. Guacamole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mikey Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holy Guacamole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guacamole defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Holy Guacamole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Guacamole 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Guacamole!
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energy
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RATING
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