PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ramrod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramrod comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit Em Up. Jeff Ramrod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramrod
vs
Jansson

201 cm
27
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

175 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Ramrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramrod staying out of range there.

Jansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jansson wants to pass the guard but Ramrod is keeping the position.
Jansson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramrod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansson.
Ramrod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramrod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansson.
Ramrod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramrod wants to sweep but no luck.
Jansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jansson lands a couple of digs.
Jansson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramrod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jansson postures up in Ramrod's guard and throws a big left but Ramrod blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramrod pulls Jansson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jansson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jansson throwing strikes from guard but Ramrod blocks nicely.
Jansson trying to control but Ramrod is working from the bottom.
Jansson postures up and lands a big shot to Ramrod's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jansson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramrod manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ramrod can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansson is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramrod jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jansson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jansson and Ramrod has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jansson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramrod wants to control but Jansson is keeping him busy.
Ramrod 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ramrod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jansson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ramrod controlling his opponent.
Ramrod prevents Jansson from getting the reversal.

Ramrod looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Ramrod looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramrod cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katten Jansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramrod manages to avoid it.
Jansson misses with a body shot.
Katten Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramrod tries to clinch up but Jansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramrod avoids it really well and circles away.
Jansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jansson misses with a takedown attempt - Ramrod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeff Ramrod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katten Jansson.
Jansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramrod's waist but Ramrod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jansson off to one side.
Ramrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jansson.
Ramrod tries to clinch but Jansson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jansson is breathing heavily.
Jansson misses with a wild body shot.

Ramrod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramrod lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramrod.
Ramrod lands an uppercut.
Ramrod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jansson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramrod lands an elbow just above Jansson 's eye.
Ramrod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jansson is rocked!
Ramrod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssons head.
Jansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramrod finish him?
Ramrod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jansson.
Ramrod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramrod throws a big uppercut that drops Jansson! More strikes from Ramrod and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jansson lies dazed against the cage as Ramrod celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Ramrod!