PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Zahradnicek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zahradnicek
vs
Ramirez

188 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

203 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Declan Zahradnicek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zahradnicek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahradnicek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramirez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zahradnicek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zahradnicek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zahradnicek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zahradnicek winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zahradnicek connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.

Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zahradnicek drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zahradnicek working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.

Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zahradnicek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zahradnicek lands strikes from half guard.
Zahradnicek drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Zahradnicek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahradnicek working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek working the head and body with strikes.
Zahradnicek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Zahradnicek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramirez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zahradnicek scores with a couple of nice shots.

Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zahradnicek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahradnicek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zahradnicek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Zahradnicek is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ramirez as he works his way to full guard.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.

Zahradnicek 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 Zahradnicek, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ramirez has gone for a leg lock! Zahradnicek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramirez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan Zahradnicek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zahradnicek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Zahradnicek's guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zahradnicek is keeping the position for now.
Declan Zahradnicek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ramirez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zahradnicek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramirez has Zahradnicek in his guard.
Zahradnicek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zahradnicek throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Zahradnicek postures up.
Zahradnicek is in close to Ramirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zahradnicek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zahradnicek postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramirez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zahradnicek stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramirez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zahradnicek's best efforts.
Zahradnicek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is having none of it.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zahradnicek lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Zahradnicek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zahradnicek avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez is bucking up trying to escape but Zahradnicek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zahradnicek working Ramirez over with strikes here.
Zahradnicek lands a heavy elbow.
Zahradnicek dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek lands a heavy elbow.
Ramirez wants to control but Zahradnicek is having none of it.
Zahradnicek breaks from Ramirez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Ramirez is rocked!
Zahradnicek looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ramirez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Zahradnicek!