PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoplo Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring em Out - TI. Brute has chosen his teams song as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Hoplo Brute is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ramires
vs
Brute

188 cm
29
217 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoplo Brute!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramires is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brute's half guard.
Ramires prevents Brute from improving his position.
Brute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramires stalling.
Ramires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramires seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ramires wants to work for an arm triangle but Brute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramires is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Ramires is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramires is working away from the top position though.
Brute keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wants to pass to mount but Brute is defending the position.
Ramires thows a huge punch but Brute dodges it nicely.
Ramires thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramires sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brute wants to control but Ramires is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramires wants to pass to mount but Brute is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brute.
Ramires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brute connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute misses with the combination.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown. Brute tries to sprawl out of it but Ramires keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brute manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Brute. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brute.
Ramires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brute.
Ramires takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Ramires with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brute thuds his right hand into Ramires's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brute scores with a nice right hand.
Brute lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hoplo Brute will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brute smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramires tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brute swivels and escapes.
Brute jabs Ramires to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramires moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brute counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramires doesn't seem phased though.
Ramires takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brute shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramires checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramires stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires avoids the body shot from Brute.
Brute misses with a low kick as Ramires jumps back.
Brute scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brute misses with a low kick.
No luck for Ramires with that takedown attempt.
Brute lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramires with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brute to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramires tries for a takedown but Brute circles away easily
and Brute counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramires fails with the takedown
and Brute counters with a right hand to the body.
Brute lands a jab to Ramires's midsection.
Sonny Ramires is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute connects with a body shot that sends Ramires's belly button to the back.
A cross from Brute lands.
Ramires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brute throws a good cross that connects.
Hoplo Brute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Brute to counter with a crisp jab.
Brute scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brute throws a leg kick which misses Ramires's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramires tries to avoid it.
Brute lands a nice hook to Ramires's body. Ramires takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Brute scores with a takedown into Ramires's guard.
Brute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramires not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brute cracks Ramires with a solid left hand.
Brute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramires manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ramires looking to control but Brute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute avoids a strike by Ramires and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Ramires's guard! Fantastic escape!
Ramires looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramires, not yet.
Brute postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brute lands a couple of elbows.
Brute looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoplo Brute 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.

Ramires looks for a takedown but Brute sprawls well.
Ramires tries to move into range but Brute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramires fails to land the takedown.
Ramires with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brute digs a good body shot into Ramires's ribs.
Brute is looking to chop away at Ramires's legs.
Brute punishes Ramires's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Brute coming out on top.
Brute with a jab.
Ramires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brute counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramires avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Brute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brute scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brute connects with a solid leg kick.
Brute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramires.
Ramires shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonny Ramires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute lands a right hook to the body.
Ramires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramires fails with the takedown
and Brute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brute scores with a jab. Ramires acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramires somewhat.
Brute jabs at Ramires's body.

Ramires gets caught flat footed, as Brute shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brute stands and throws Ramires's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brute works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ramires manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brute working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ramires tries to get to full guard but Brute has control of the leg.
Brute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramires manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramires trying to keep a closed guard but Brute is proving a slippery customer.
Brute throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brute postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoplo Brute really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brute stuns Ramires with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brute as he avoids it easily.
Ramires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brute throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramires.
Ramires on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramires looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramires at a distance.
Ramires ducks under a wild hook from Brute.
Brute tests Ramires's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ramires closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brute did well to prevent Ramires getting side control.
Ramires wants to take a breather but Brute is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute manages to get to full guard.
Brute is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramires passes Brute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ramires is working for a submission of some sort.
Brute is positioning himself well to prevent Ramires advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires trying to control the action but Brute is working from the bottom.

Ramires is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brute is just riding it out for now. Ramires eventually gives up the hold.
Ramires passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires with a couple of short strikes.
Ramires trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramires throwing strikes here but Brute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramires had his way with Hoplo Brute in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramires stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brute.
Brute defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramires.
Brute works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brute avoids it really well and circles away.
Brute misses with a body shot.
Ramires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brute avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Brute.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jab from Brute.
Brute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute throws a shot to the body.
Ramires takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramires doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brute counters with a right hand to the body.
Brute throws a hook but Ramires blocks it.
Ramires moves out of range as Brute strikes.
Brute scores with a jab to the body.
Brute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramires.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brute as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Brute finds it's target.
Sonny Ramires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute lands with a good body shot.
Brute misses the shot to the body.
Ramires moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramires ducks under a wild hook from Brute.
Ramires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramires shoots in but Brute avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brute throws an overhand right that lands on Ramires's shoulder, as Ramires tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramires looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramires shoots in for a double leg but Brute sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brute lunges at Ramires with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramires's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires has his takedown stuffed
letting Brute counter with a right hand.
Brute is looking to chop away at Ramires's legs.
Brute lands a head shot.
Ramires shoots and misses
and Brute counters with a left to the body.
Ramires drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brute wants it to stay on the feet.
Brute scores with a nice right hand.
Ramires is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brute.
Nice body punch from Brute.
Brute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brute moves out of range of the body kick from Ramires.
Brute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramires with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brute finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoplo Brute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brute cracks Ramires with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Brute. No joy for Ramires on that attempt.
Brute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoplo Brute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brute 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoplo Brute!
Hoplo Brute took some time post fight to say the following; 'Our pankration is the most powerful, Aut vincere aut mori.'.