PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and donato ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). donato ramos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McCool
vs
ramos

184 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, donato ramos!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCool scores with a takedown into ramos's guard.
McCool postures up and lands a big shot to ramos's brow.
ramos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

ramos looking for a guillotine here but McCool defends easily.
McCool chips away with some ground and pound.
McCool stopping the sweep attempt from ramos.
McCool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCool throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

ramos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCool is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ramos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCool's back instead.
McCool turns into ramos and is now in his guard.
McCool throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCool trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ramos can't keep his opponent in guard - McCool advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCool is nestled in close to ramos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

ramos looking for submissions off his back.
ramos looks gassed!
ramos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
ramos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCool scores with a couple of nice shots.
ramos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCool tries to free his leg and advance position but ramos is retaining full guard.
McCool is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

ramos looking for a guillotine here but McCool defends easily.
McCool content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

ramos is looking for a triangle but McCool pushes his legs off easily.
McCool stopping the sweep attempt from ramos.
McCool working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCool won't allow ramos to sweep him here.

ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ramos is looking to stand up but McCool isn't so interested in that idea.
ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

ramos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool is looking to work some ground and pound but ramos has wrist control.
McCool stopping the sweep attempt from ramos.
McCool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ramos wants to get back to his feet but McCool is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ramos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

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.

ramos takes the fight into the clinch.
McCool wants a takedown but no success here.
McCool changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ramos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ramos shoots for a takedown but McCool saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for ramos with that takedown attempt.
Ray McCool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of donato ramos.
ramos is looking to clinch.
McCool doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ramos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCool goes for a takedown attempt but ramos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ramos shoots in for a double leg but McCool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCool shoots for a takedown but ramos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCool doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ramos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCool's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ramos preventing the sweep.
ramos is looking to stand up but McCool won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCool shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ramos's guard.

ramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCool doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCool manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ramos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ramos wants to stand up but McCool is controlling him.
McCool content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCool might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

ramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCool postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCool working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ramos's head.
McCool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

ramos working for a triangle but McCool defends it easily.
donato ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

ramos has his foot on McCool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCool works his way back into a safe position though.
McCool working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ramos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCool!
McCool really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

ramos stands up from mount. Strange move.
ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCool is fending him off so far but ramos persists. Nope, McCool circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray McCool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCool takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Ray McCool has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

ramos has closed the distance and engaged McCool in a clinch.
McCool wants a takedown but no success here.
ramos lands a nice knee to the body.
McCool looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCool has clasped his hands together around ramos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
ramos is looking for a sweep.
McCool cracks ramos with a big right hand but ramos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCool landing a few strikes.
McCool is putting a hurting on ramos here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCool in side control lands a decent elbow.
McCool in side control lands a decent elbow.
ramos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

ramos is rocked!
ramos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
ramos is still in real trouble! Can McCool finish him?
ramos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
ramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCool lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
ramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCool's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCool's back!

ramos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCool breaks ramos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool landing some decent shots from guard.
McCool works over ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

ramos working for a triangle but McCool defends it easily.
McCool cracks ramos with a solid left hand.
McCool trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCool has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCool scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCool working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCool stands up over ramos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCool is looking to work some ground and pound but ramos has wrist control.

ramos manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCool shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCool raining down shots from the mount!
McCool fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCool working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ramos wants to get back to his feet.
ramos can't escape the position.
McCool is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ramos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCool is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ramos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
ramos is trying to escape the mount.
ramos tries to buck McCool off but he can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ramos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCool scoring with strikes but ramos is staying in there.
McCool lands with some vicious ground and pound - can ramos hang on?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCool here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCool 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.

Ray McCool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray McCool's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCool.
McCool working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
ramos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
ramos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCool landing some decent shots from guard.
McCool working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ramos's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ramos is on top in guard.
McCool throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

ramos drops back looking for a leg! McCool is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCool manages to kick ramos off! ramos jumps back into McCool's guard.
McCool wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ramos wanted to stand there but McCool had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos preventing the sweep.
McCool throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
ramos slips nicely into half guard.

ramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCool doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ramos.
ramos prevents McCool from improving his position.
McCool is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ramos's back!
ramos breaks McCool's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCool manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
ramos is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ramos regains half guard.
ramos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCool.
ramos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCool.
McCool prevents ramos from standing back up.
ramos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCool scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCool is nestled in close to ramos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

ramos looking for submissions off his back.
ramos is pressing down on McCool's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCool is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCool scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCool lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCool cracks ramos with a solid left hand.
McCool scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCool passes ramos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from McCool there.

ramos actively working from the bottom here.
ramos is looking for a sweep. McCool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCool is pressing down on ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. ramos is holding on for now.
McCool is thwarting ramos's attempts to control the position.
McCool scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCool working over ramos with some ground and pound. ramos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCool creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - ramos is out cold and this one is all over! McCool climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray McCool!