PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cucey Ramirez (ranked 25596 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Diego Calamaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ramirez
vs
Calamaro

170 cm
22
155
1 - 7 - 0

175 cm
18
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cucey Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Calamaro!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramirez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calamaro is trying to defend but Ramirez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Calamaro kicks Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.

Calamaro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Calamaro is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Calamaro wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to kick Calamaro off but Calamaro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Calamaro postures up.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Calamaro is controlling well.
Ramirez is looking to control Calamaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calamaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Calamaro eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Calamaro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Calamaro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
It looks like Calamaro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Calamaro is keeping busy.

Calamaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calamaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Calamaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Calamaro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Calamaro is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Calamaro's head to control him but Calamaro postures up.
Calamaro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calamaro is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Calamaro's head to control him but Calamaro postures up.

Calamaro seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calamaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Calamaro is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Calamaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calamaro, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Calamaro is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Calamaro wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Calamaro is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Calamaro dominated that round.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Calamaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Calamaro avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calamaro.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Calamaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calamaro goes for a takedown attempt but Ramirez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Calamaro back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
Ramirez taking a breather.
Calamaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cucey Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Calamaro.
Calamaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calamaro avoids it.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez shoots in but Calamaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calamaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Ramirez pulls guard effortlessly.
Calamaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calamaro on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calamaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Calamaro from controlling successfully.

Calamaro drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Calamaro off! Calamaro jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Diego Calamaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Calamaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calamaro looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calamaro stands up and waves to Ramirez to follow him.

Ramirez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calamaro is trying to defend but Ramirez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calamaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Calamaro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Calamaro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Calamaro has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Calamaro 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.
Calamaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wanted to stand there but Calamaro had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cucey Ramirez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Calamaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Cucey Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Calamaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Calamaro as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Calamaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calamaro continues to drive forward.
Calamaro is looking for the big counter here.
Calamaro is looking for a takedown.
Ramirez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cucey Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramirez to keep the fight standing.
Calamaro is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calamaro up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calamaro avoids it.
Come on Ramirez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calamaro wants a takedown.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Calamaro.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Calamaro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Calamaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamaro wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calamaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Calamaro's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Calamaro.
Ramirez pushes down on Calamaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calamaro is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Calamaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!

Calamaro has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ramirez is defending well but eventually Calamaro manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ramirez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Calamaro!