PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Wizzard - Gates Of Gehenna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chrome
vs
Ramirez

182 cm
26
193 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
196 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Chrome loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.

Chrome shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chrome trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chrome.
Chrome has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chrome postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Chrome lands a couple of elbows.
Chrome postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Chrome with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chrome throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chrome lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chrome trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome throws a strike but Ramirez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chrome looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chrome looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.

Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to control but Chrome is working from the bottom.

Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chrome is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chrome.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chrome wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.

Chrome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chrome's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chrome is on top in guard.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Chrome is controlling him.
Chrome is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Chrome has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chrome throwing shots but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Chrome throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chrome slips a nice elbow through Ramirez's hands, connecting with Ramirez's forehead.
Chrome lands strikes from half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Chrome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chrome is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chrome is working away from the top position though.
Chrome wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Chrome scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chrome scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chrome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
Chrome with good strikes from the mount here!
Chrome punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chrome not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chrome misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrome lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.

Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chrome's guard.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez won't allow Chrome to sweep him here.

Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chrome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Chrome's legs - danger averted.
Chrome wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Chrome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramirez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Chrome is working away.
Chrome is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chrome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chrome wants to get back to full guard.

Chrome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez trying to control from Chrome's half guard. Chrome has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chrome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome 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.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chrome swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ramirez drops back looking for a leg! Chrome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chrome manages to kick Ramirez off! Ramirez jumps back into Chrome's guard.

Chrome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chrome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez is trying to keep Chrome in close.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Chrome is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chrome should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ramirez has tightened it up now! Chrome should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gustavo Ramirez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gustavo Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.