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Event:
Dynasty 14
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Soriano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soriano just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramirez is keeping busy.#BC#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.#BC2#
Soriano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soriano tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away
and Ramirez counters with a left and a right that stings Soriano.
Ramirez swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
Soriano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soriano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Soriano to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soriano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Soriano has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Soriano tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soriano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Ramirez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Soriano has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramirez as Soriano tries to tie him up.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soriano trying to stall but Ramirez improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soriano dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
#CL2#
Soriano has Ramirez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramirez working hard to break the clinch.
Soriano prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano stalls. #BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soriano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Soriano backpedaling.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Soriano's head back.
#ROC#
Soriano is rocked!
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Soriano slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
Soriano is looking to take this fight into 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!
Soriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Soriano closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to push Soriano away but Soriano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Soriano breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Soriano darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the ropes.
Soriano is struggling to control the position.
Ramirez wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Soriano tries to clinch up.
Joe Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Soriano closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
and Ramirez counters with a three punch combo that has Soriano backing up. Soriano nods at Ramirez to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soriano tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Soriano is looking to clinch.
Soriano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Soriano shakes it off.
Ramirez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soriano back to the ropes. Ramirez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Soriano tries to clinch up.#T1#
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soriano is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Soriano tries to counter with a clinch but Ramirez shakes him off and moves away.
Soriano wants to clinch.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soriano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Soriano is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soriano moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2#
Soriano tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Soriano tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soriano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Reymon Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ramirez!
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Event:
Dynasty 10
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose De La Cus is looking for the big counter here.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose De La Cus throws a counter combo.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose De La Cus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jose De La Cus needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Jose De La Cus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose De La Cus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose De La Cus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
and Jose De La Cus counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Jose De La Cus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Jose De La Cus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose De La Cus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose De La Cus throws a counter combo.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jose De La Cus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Jose De La Cus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jose De La Cus counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a right hand that Jose De La Cus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose De La Cus also avoids with ease.
Jose De La Cus throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
and Jose De La Cus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
letting Jose De La Cus counter with a right hand.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Jose De La Cus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jose De La Cus counter with a right hand.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Jose De La Cus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jose De La Cus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Jose De La Cus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carter Jose De La Cus will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Ramirez misses with a double jab
and Jose De La Cus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jose De La Cus is just out of range.
Jose De La Cus throws a counter combo.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Jose De La Cus with a series of wild strikes but Jose De La Cus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Jose De La Cus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Jose De La Cus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Jose De La Cus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Jose De La Cus counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jose De La Cus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
and Jose De La Cus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Jose De La Cus to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jose De La Cus counter with a right hand.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Jose De La Cus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Jose De La Cus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
enabling Jose De La Cus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Jose De La Cus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jose De La Cus counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose De La Cus counters with a big uppercut that drops Ramirez face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carter Jose De La Cus!
Carter Jose De La Cus got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 2
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Maverick counters by moving into the clinch.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Maverick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes. #T1#
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ramirez tries to break free but Maverick pushes him back against the ropes.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
#T2#
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A nice left hand lands by Maverick.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick lands a right hand.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramirezs head.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Maverick has the dominant position.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
#T2#
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Joe Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez 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!
#R3#
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Ramirez throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling him.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Ramirez drops Stoica with a beautiful combination! Stoica stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramirez is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Stoica is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Stoica has been cut.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Ramirez slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Ramirez lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joe Ramirez!
Bogdan Stoica spoke after the fight, saying 'You go BIG or you go home.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pakiau misses with the combination.
Pakiau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Pakiau. Those never looked like landing.
Pakiau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakiau misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Pakiau.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pakiau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pakiau scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Pakiau swinging wildly here.
Pakiau lands a jab-cross combination.
Pakiau connects with the punch.
Mani Pakiau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakiau misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.
Ramirez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Pakiau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Pakiau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pakiau trying to control the position.
Pakiau is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pakiau is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pakiau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pakiau.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pakiau throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pakiau won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez 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 Pakiau's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pakiau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mani Pakiau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pakiau looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Pakiau.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pakiau misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pakiau won't be happy with that. #ES#
Pakiau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pakiau swinging wildly here.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pakiau defends it well.
Pakiau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Pakiau. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Pakiau misses with the combination.
#T1#
Pakiau misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.
Pakiau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Pakiau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pakiau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Pakiau misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Pakiau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pakiau misses with the combination.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Pakiau.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pakiau throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Pakiau kicks off Ramirez and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Pakiau misses the jab.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pakiau falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pakiau! #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pakiau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pakiau tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pakiau is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pakiau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pakiau is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pakiau is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez is staying tight to Pakiau's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mani Pakiau dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pakiau tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Pakiau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pakiau lands a two punch combo.
Pakiau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mani Pakiau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakiau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakiau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Pakiau does no damage.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakiau.
Pakiau throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Pakiau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pakiau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pakiau throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pakiau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pakiau tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.
Mani Pakiau is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakiau looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Pakiau avoids it easily.
Mani Pakiau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Pakiau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pakiau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pakiau.
No joy there for Pakiau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pakiau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pakiau misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Pakiau defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pakiau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pakiau with a nice cross.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Pakiau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Joe Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mani Pakiau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramirez there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mani Pakiau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pakiau, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mani Pakiau!
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