PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone has chosen Shut Up as his entrance music. Jon Jon Phenomenon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jon Phenomenon
vs
Ramone

185 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
219 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sharon Needles Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Julio Ramone has been cut.
Phenomenon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramone thows a body shot but no joy.
Phenomenon misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Phenomenon slips a jab and a cross from Ramone.
Phenomenon missing with a left hand there. Ramone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramone's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phenomenon. Ramone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Ramone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Phenomenon misses.
A right-left combo lands from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon throws a big shot that misses.
Phenomenon throws the left hand but Ramone avoids the punch easily.
Ramone moves out of range of the body kick.
Phenomenon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramone moves away.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Phenomenon misses with a hook. Ramone ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone stuns Phenomenon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phenomenon missing with a left hand there. Ramone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phenomenon throws out a loose jab but Ramone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phenomenon throws a shot from downtown. Ramone moves away and avoids it.
Phenomenon loads up on a big right hand but Ramone slips the punch.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramone checks a low kick from Phenomenon.
Nice uppercut there from Ramone.
Ramone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phenomenon.
Ramone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phenomenon on the side of the head.
Phenomenon throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.

Ramone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramone wants to control but Phenomenon is keeping him busy.
Phenomenon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramone's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon wants to get back to his feet.
Ramone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phenomenon's head.
Phenomenon tries to roll over but Ramone keeps him under control.
Phenomenon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramone.

Ramone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phenomenon sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phenomenon gets full guard.
Ramone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramone thows a big elbow that misses.
Ramone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phenomenon keeping moving, preventing Ramone from controlling successfully.
Phenomenon looking to control.
Ramone preventing the sweep.
Ramone postures up in Phenomenon's guard and throws a big left but Phenomenon blocks it.
Ramone trying to control but Phenomenon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramone tries to free his leg and advance position but Phenomenon is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phenomenon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phenomenon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramone.
Phenomenon fails to land with a series of punches.
Phenomenon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramone.
Phenomenon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phenomenon.
Nice shot lands for Ramone.
Ramone swinging wildly here.
Phenomenon misses with a body shot.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Phenomenon throws a hook to the side of Ramone's head but Ramone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Ramone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Phenomenon misses its intended target.
Phenomenon throws a jab when Ramone was well out of range.
Phenomenon punishes Ramone's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phenomenon.
Ramone throws a good cross that connects.
Phenomenon throws a right and a left that Ramone avoids nicely.
Ramone throws a jab when Phenomenon was well out of range.
Ramone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramone avoids the body shot from Phenomenon.
Ramone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramone throws a hook to the side of Phenomenon's head but Phenomenon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramone staying out of range there.
Phenomenon misses with a combination
letting Ramone counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ramone - just one landing.
Ramone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phenomenon slips under a jab from Ramone.
Phenomenon throws a big shot that misses.
Phenomenon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramone.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Phenomenon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramone circles away quickly and effectively.
Phenomenon slips a straight right by Ramone.
Ramone connects with a crisp jab.
Ramone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramone connects with the punch.

Ramone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Phenomenon wants to stand up but Ramone is controlling him.
Ramone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramone pushes down on Phenomenon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramone drops an elbow to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Ramone lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramone wants to take a breather but Phenomenon is having none of it.
Ramone drops an elbow to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Ramone controlling the action here.
Ramone thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phenomenon to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Phenomenon 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.
Ramone scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phenomenon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramone won't allow Phenomenon to sweep him here.
Ramone connects with a couple of short punches.
Phenomenon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramone throws a strike but Phenomenon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramone is trying to keep Phenomenon in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramone has his foot on Phenomenon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phenomenon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phenomenon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phenomenon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramone is proving hard to escape from.
Phenomenon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramone is retaining full guard.
Ramone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phenomenon manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramone postures up in Phenomenon's guard and throws a big left but Phenomenon blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phenomenon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramone controls the pace.
Phenomenon working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Ramone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
That's time! Phenomenon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Phenomenon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ramone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phenomenon slips a straight right by Ramone.
Phenomenon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramone slips under a jab from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon slips a straight right by Ramone.
Phenomenon misses the shot to the body.
Ramone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phenomenon misses with an uppercut. Ramone saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phenomenon blocks a jab.
Phenomenon looks to land a right hand but Ramone moved out of range.
Phenomenon cracks a nice hook into Ramone's ribs.
Ramone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phenomenon's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phenomenon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramone.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phenomenon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramone moves away.
Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phenomenon.
Julio Ramone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phenomenon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon slips a straight right by Ramone.
Ramone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Ramone.
Phenomenon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramone finds it's way round the side to connect with Phenomenon's head.
Ramone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phenomenon's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone lands a nice hook to Phenomenon's body. Phenomenon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phenomenon has time to react.
Ramone thuds a left hand into Phenomenon's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramone jabs at Phenomenon's body.
Ramone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramone missing with a left hand there. Phenomenon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phenomenon moves away from the strike by Ramone.
Ramone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phenomenon counters with a one-two to the body.

Phenomenon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jon Jon Phenomenon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramone is in close to Phenomenon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phenomenon keeping moving, preventing Ramone from controlling successfully.
Phenomenon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Phenomenon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Julio Ramone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramone trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ramone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phenomenon has hold of Ramone's hands but Ramone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Ramone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Ramone!